APPENDIX B: GIS DATA RECEIVED FOR WASHINGTON, D.C. TO 

RICHMOND SOUTHEAST HIGH SPEED RAIL PROJECT

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B.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS BASE MAPPING CREATED

Following the data acquisition process, the base data layers were created for the Project using 

GIS. All GIS layers developed for the existing conditions were projected to the horizontal North 

American Datum of 1983 (NAD83) State Plane Virginia North coordinate system with the linear 

units of US feet. The State Plane system is based upon the Lambert Conformal Conic projection. 

This coordinate system was used throughout the entire corridor mapping of existing conditions.

In order to develop a project baseline map, and furthermore, various boundary layers, the rail 

layers associated with the corridor were first assembled (Figure B-1): 

 Track Lines: Several rail linear layers were developed to show track centerlines, derived

either from CSXT or from the VGIN Rail Database. Linear features within some of the

layers include details such as yards, sidings, and industrial spurs, whereas other rail

layers were simplified to include a project baseline of the rail corridor.

 Mileposts: Several layers exist to represent CSXT mileposts. CSX Properties Group

provided engineering mileposts based upon adjusted CSXT network nodes. The GIS

team then utilized both the engineering mileposts and the track network, also provided

by CSXT, to derive a linear referenced mileposts layer. The linear referenced layer

placed mileposts in more precise increments of one-mile, extending from the North to

the South of CSXT’s track network. The linear referenced mileposts layer is the uniform

layer utilized in map production and analyses.

 Existing Stations: This point layer was created to show the rail stations for VRE,

Amtrak, and WMATA throughout the DC2RVA study area.

 Yards: This point layer was developed to show the locations of rail yards within the

DC2RVA study area.

After establishing the base rail system, and therefore a DC2RVA project location, GIS layers 

were created to consolidate the multiple resources within the project corridor into a full existing 

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conditions database. Required data sources were disseminated into 12 critical categories, 

organized in both an “external” data source geodatabase and an “internal” data source 

geodatabase:

 Boundary

 Cadastral

 Community Facility

 Cultural Resources

 Environmental

 Field Collected Data

 Hydrology

 Map Element

 Planimetric

 Rail

 Roads

 Utility

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There were a variety of boundary files created to define the constraints within which the 

existing conditions data would be updated and managed. Boundary areas with the following 

radii from the project extent’s rail centerlines were created:

 3-mile radius 

 1.5-mile radius 

 1-mile radius, including the BBRR from Doswell to AM Junction

 Half-mile radius

 Quarter-mile radius, including the BBRR from Doswell to AM Junction

 500-foot radius 

 100-foot radius

Additionally, an alternatives boundary was created, based on the 3-mile buffer but expanded to 

provide coverage of the developed potential alignment options extending outside of the CSXT 

right-of-way. Using these boundaries, all subsequent data mentioned are limited to the area 

within one of the aforementioned radii options serving as project extents.

In lieu of readily available survey coverage for the project corridor, layers were established to 

build GIS-based survey coverage that would be exported to CAD (i.e., .dgn files). Multiple data 

layers from the twelve municipalities were consolidated into planimetrics layers for each 

county/city that provided, when available, locations of building footprints, parking lots, 

driveways, sidewalks, edge of pavement, etc. Additionally, the following layers were created:

 Streets: This linear dataset is a subset of the VGIN/VBMP Road Centerline layer that 

was clipped within 3 miles of the DC2RVA rail centerline.

 Contours: This 3D linear layer provides ground elevations and land topography from 

the 12 municipalities. The lines represent contour lines at 2 foot intervals and are clipped 

to the Bookend Alternatives boundary.

 Spot Elevations: This layer provides spot elevation points within the “Book End” 

alternatives boundary for Alexandria, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Henrico 

County, and Chesterfield County, as provided by the municipalities.

Additional layers, described below, were also converted from GIS to CAD, as needed for 

development and screening of conceptual alternatives.

The cadastral dataset consists primarily of parcel data obtained from the twelve individual 

localities, containing only the parcels that occur within a quarter mile of the existing rail 

corridor, including all existing rail yards. The parcel data include parcel ownership information, 

such as mailing addresses, parcel addresses, parcel identification numbers, and other tax 

assessor data. The selected parcels from the twelve counties/cities were then combined into a 

single parcel layer. This allowed uniformity of the twelve varying sets of attribute data into one 

master layer, which could then be used to track property owner notification mailings and 

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property access notes. Additionally, the localities’ defined CSXT-owned properties were 

combined to create a singular dataset of all CSXT rights-of-way within the project corridor. New 

parcel information from the municipalities was obtained on a recurring basis to keep property 

owner information as current as possible.

Both the internally-sourced and externally-sourced community facility and environmental 

datasets contain resources ranging from major landmarks (military installations, wildlife 

refuges, schools) to protected and conservation easements and habitat coverage for the corridor. 

Some data service layers were pulled from ESRI, such as the United States Institutions. This 

layer package represents point locations within the United States for common institution 

landmark types including hospitals, educational institutions, places of worship, government 

offices, cemeteries, museums, and libraries. The primary source for many of the environmental 

datasets was VDOT’s CEDAR database. CEDAR serves as one of VDOT’s primary GIS 

databases in reviewing an array of resources (historical, cultural, and environmental) for 

federal, state, and local projects occurring throughout the Commonwealth. The community 

facility and environmental dataset layers being utilized as part of the DC2RVA existing 

conditions base are described below.

To support the development and screening of conceptual alternatives, a series of data layers 

were created to determine resources located within the project corridor. Several of these layers 

are considered “critical” resources, and must be screened against potential alignments to 

evaluate the potential impact and magnitude to these existing conditions. This conceptual 

alternatives development and screening process is further discussed in Chapter 5. These high 

priority data layers are explained in sections 5.3.1 and 5.3.2, “Stage I: Screening Rail Alignments 

for Fatal Flaws” and “Stage II: Screening Rail Alignments for Order of Magnitude 

Environmental Impacts,” respectively.

Layers generated and used as Stage I screening criteria include:

 Wildlife Refuges: originating from the CEDAR database conservation land layers from 

TNC and VDCR, this layer was created by selecting refuges located within the Bookend 

Alternatives boundary. Additional sanctuaries were added per the environmental team.

 High-Priority Cultural Resources: dataset derived from data received from Dovetail 

Cultural Resource Group (CRG), this layer identifies architectural and archaeological 

sites classified under Section 4(f).

 Parks: this layer contains parks located within the Bookend Alternatives boundary. It is 

derived from the CEDAR database conservation lands layers (TNC and VDCR), and 

improved upon from additional park layers received from the twelve localities, as well 

as additional park locations provided by the environmental team.

 Schools – 4(f): selected parcel features from a list of Section 4(f) school properties 

containing recreational areas, as provided by the environmental team, and located 

within the Bookend Alternatives boundary.

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 Military Installations: this layer contains military installations located within the 

Bookend Alternatives boundary. It was created from source data provided by the four 

Military Service Component headquarters and compiled by the Defense Installation 

Spatial Data Infrastructure Program within the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of 

Defense for Installations and Environment, Business Enterprise Integration Directorate. 

Figure B-2 provides an example of some of the First Stage Screening layers as mapped.

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First Stage Screening

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Layers generated and used as Stage II screening criteria include:

 Conservation Lands: deriving from the conservation lands layers in the CEDAR 

database from TNC and VDCR, this layer is comprised of features located within the 

Bookend Alternatives boundary and excludes the military installations, parks and 

wildlife refuges located in their own separate layers (as described above). As defined 

within CEDAR regarding VDCR’s layer: “This dataset contains the boundaries for lands 

of conservation and recreational interest in Virginia. Combined Federal, State and 

Private conservation lands, including USDA National Forest Service property, US 

National Park Service property, US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) property, VA 

Department of Forestry (VDOF) property, VA Department of Game and Inland Fisheries 

(VDGIF) Wildlife Management Units, VA Department of Conservation and Recreation 

(VDCR) State Parks and preserves and The Nature Conservancy property.” As defined 

within CEDAR regarding TNC’s layer: “This data set represents boundaries of 

properties in which The Nature Conservancy in Virginia has a legal interest. These 

properties include nature preserves and other lands currently owned by TNC, as well as 

conservation easements held by TNC.”

 Natural Heritage Screening: this layer of natural heritage resources and conservation 

sites derives from the CEDAR database, and provides data coverage for the extent of the 

Bookend Alternatives boundary. As defined within CEDAR: “Conservation sites are 

polygons built around one or more rare plant or animal or significant natural 

community or geological feature. Sites are designed to include the element and, where 

possible, its associated habitat, and buffer or other adjacent land thought necessary for 

the element's conservation. For rare aquatic species we define Stream Conservation 

Units (SCUs), which identify stream reaches that contain aquatic natural heritage 

resources, including upstream and downstream buffer and tributaries associated with 

this reach.” The “General Locations” Type within the CEDAR layer was excluded.

 Virginia Outdoor Foundation Easements: this layer is derived from the CEDAR 

database within the extent of the Bookend Alternatives Boundary and contains data 

regarding the locations of open-space easements that have been donated by private 

entities to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation.

 Agricultural and Forestal Districts: this layer derives from the CEDAR database, 

providing spatial coverage of parcels that have been zoned as Agricultural and Forestal 

Districts and therefore restricts area development, including road projects.

 Urban and Agricultural Lands: this vector layer, converted from raster format, is a 

subset of the “Habitat” feature layer, deriving primarily from the Urban Tree Canopy 

Analysis of Virginia Localities (UTC), as well as county land cover data where available. 

Only feature types of “Agriculture (pasture/row crop/grassland)” and 

“Urban/Developed Lands” from the comprehensive “Habitat” layer were selected to 

comprise the urban and agricultural lands feature class. This vector layer was also 

simplified to improve coverage from its previous pixel format.

 Hazardous Materials: this layer was created utilizing the comprehensive county parcel 

layer, accompanied by a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) site list provided by the 

environmental team. The site list categorized locations by level of impact (CERCLA, 

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NPL, Spill, etc.). For the Second Stage Screening, the CERCLIS/Superfund sites were 

selected from this overall HAZMAT layer.

 Wetlands and Potential Wetlands: this layer was created from the National Wetlands 

Inventory (NWI) and supplemented with the Virginia Wetland Catalog, National 

Hydrography Dataset (NHD), FEMA, and National Resources Conservation Service 

(NRCS) to identify existing and potential wetlands within 3 miles of the rail centerlines.

 Wetland Mitigation Banks: this polygon layer was developed from the VDOT Wetland 

Mitigation Bank dataset. Due to the varying mitigation bank ranges, this layer was not 

clipped to the same extents as the other layers that were created.

 Cemeteries: this point layer was created by selecting data located within 3 miles of the 

rail centerlines. The data derived from online sources, including “BillionGraves” 

(http://billiongraves.com), “Names in Stone” (http://www.namesinstone.com), and 

“FindAGrave” (http://www.findagrave.com).

Figure B-3 provides an example of some of the Second Stage Screening layers as mapped.

Additional layers created for the DC2RVA corridor include:

 County/City Boundaries: the boundaries of the counties, cities, and towns along the 

DC2RVA corridor were pulled from the CEDAR database. These jurisdictional 

boundaries are used by VDOT and provide information at the closest zoom level.

 Crossings: this point layer was developed to display all crossings along the DC2RVA

existing rail corridor and provide information on the crossing type, project segment, rail 

line section (i.e., RF&P, A-Line, or S-Line), the county or city, and the name of the 

crossing, if available. Crossing types include highway bridge, railroad bridge, at-grade, 

pedestrian bridge, and culverts. Additional attribute information, such as FRA milepost 

or bridge lengths, was added as information was collected by the team.

 Utilities: this linear layer was received from CSX Properties Group for the DC2RVA 

project corridor. The layer contains CSXT active third party agreements of utility 

locations, both crossing and longitudinal to the rail line. The spatial accuracy, per CSX 

Properties Group, is approximate.

 Fiber Optic Signs: this point layer representing fiber optic signs was received from CSX 

Properties Group for the DC2RVA project corridor. The spatial accuracy, per CSX 

Properties Group, is approximate.

 Census Block Groups: two layers were created to represent the census block group data 

for a three mile buffer from the rail centerlines; one was compiled from the ACS 

employment location data only, and the other from the LEHD employment location data 

only.

 Zoning Districts: zoning data was provided by the Alexandria, Arlington County, 

Caroline County, Chesterfield County, Fairfax County, Fredericksburg, Hanover 

County, Henrico County, Prince William County, Richmond, Spotsylvania County, and 

Stafford County. The zoning data from the municipalities were included in the internal 

database with zoning descriptions added from the localities’ zoning ordinances.

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Second Stage Screening

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 Long Range Transportation Plan: a point layer and a line layer were created using data

provided from the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission to illustrate all

projected long range transportation plan projects for the Richmond Regional Planning

District.

 Station Planning: three layers were created to depict station planning/station function.

These datasets show existing station function uses, such as ADA accessible paths, ADA

parking, bike lockers, buildings, bus stops, former station buildings, kiss & rides,

parking, parking garages, pedestrian paths, pick-up/drop-off, platforms, platforms with

shelters, shelters, short-term parking, skywalks, stairs to apartments from parking lots,

station boundaries, station buildings, taxis, and WMATA locations.

 Proposed Substations: this layer was created to show the location and boundary of a

proposed substation on Hermitage Road.

 Section 6(f) Resources: this layer originated from GIS features derived from existing

features in the CEDAR database, and contains 6(f) properties within the project corridor.

Section 6(f) properties are defined as sites funded by the Land and Water Conservation

fund.

 Comprehensive School Parcels: this polygon layer contains the Section 4(f) schools

data, as well as additional schools not categorized as Section 4(f), located within 3 miles

of the rail centerlines. These additional school parcels were sourced from data provided

by the twelve localities.

 United States Geographic Names Information System Schools (GNIS): this point layer

containing school names was created utilizing the USGS-developed GNIS, which is the

federal standard for geographic nomenclature. This layer provides coverage within 3

miles of the rail centerlines.

 Central Business District Public Parking: this layer was created using online resources,

including Parkopedia, Best Parking, CityParking, and RideFinders. The layer contains

all public parking facilities within the Central Business District in Richmond.

 Community Centers: this point layer contains the locations of community centers within

three miles of the rail centerlines. Data were combined from municipality GIS layers and

Parks & Recreation webpages, with the names and addresses of all community centers.

 Fire Stations: this point layer contains fire station locations from GNIS within three

miles of the rail centerlines.

 Government Buildings: this point layer represents the government entities from the

National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) State Broadband

Data Development Program (SBDD) Community Anchor Institutions (CAI) within three

miles of the rail centerlines.

 Hospitals: this point layer represents the hospitals from GNIS located within three miles

of the rail centerlines.

 Hotels: this point layer is limited to coverage for the City of Richmond and Henrico

County. All hotels located near the existing and proposed station locations were

included in this layer. This data derived from internet sources including Expedia,

Hotels.com, and TripAdvisor.

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 Libraries: this point layer was created using the USGS GNIS and US Institutions ESRI 

layer package to depict the locations of libraries within three miles of the rail centerlines.

 Medical Buildings: this point layer, derived from the US Institutions Layer package, 

was defined to show only medical facilities within a three mile buffer of the rail 

centerlines.

 Museums: this point layer was created using the USGS GNIS and US Institutions Layer 

package defined to show only museums within a three mile buffer of the rail centerlines.

 Nursing Homes: this point layer includes locations of nursing homes as catalogued by 

the US Department of Health and Human Services, clipped within a three mile buffer of 

the rail centerlines. To ensure accuracy, the information provided was cross-referenced 

with data from the Virginia Health Care Association, which lists licensed nursing and 

assisted living facilities in Virginia.

 Places of Worship: this point layer was created using the US Institutions ESRI layer 

package to provide the locations of places of worship within a three mile buffer of the 

rail centerlines.

 Police Stations: this point layer represents the NTIA SBDD Community Anchor 

Institutions (CAI) public safety entities within 3 miles of the rail centerlines. 

 Post Offices: this point layer contains post office locations from the USGS GNIS within a 

three mile buffer of the rail centerlines.

 Quaker Churches: this layer was derived from an inventory list of Quaker churches. 

The locations were geocoded in GIS to create the resulting layer.

 Sound Studios: this layer was derived from an inventory list of sound studio names. 

The locations were geocoded in GIS to create the resulting layer.

 Archaeology: this data set is a digital representation of the archaeological resources that 

are documented by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.

 Architecture: this data set is a digital representation of the architectural resources that 

are documented by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.

 Land Use: land use data was provided by the Alexandria, Arlington County, Caroline 

County, Chesterfield County, Fairfax County, Fredericksburg, Henrico County, Prince 

William County, Richmond, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County. The land use 

data from these 11 municipalities was categorized within the categories of commercial, 

open space, unknown, residential high/medium, residential low, and rural.

 National Land Cover Dataset (NLCD): this layer was created by combining raster 

datasets from DC, MD, and VA and converting the data into vector format. Current 

NLCD coverage has been created to the extent of 3 miles from the rail centerlines.

 Habitat: this dataset includes raster information on ground cover and habitat type 

descriptions within a three mile buffer of the rail centerlines. The following sources were 

used: Urban Tree Canopy Analysis of Virginia Localities (UTC) (Arlington, Ashland, 

Fredericksburg, Richmond) (Source: VGEP http://gep.frec.vt.edu/va_utc.html), 

municipality land cover data (Prince William, Hanover, Henrico), and the "Terrestrial 

Habitats for the Northeast US and Atlantic Canada" (Source: TNC, 2014, 

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http://www.conservationgateway.org/ConservationByGeography/ 

NorthAmerica/UnitedStates/edc/reportsdata/terrestrial/habitatmap/Pages/default.as

px [conservationgateway.org) and the project's potential wetland layer. Only data 

within a 500-foot buffer of the project centerline was reviewed for habitat classification 

accuracy against 2014. The raster data was converted to vector format for simplified 

analysis, map production, and integration in our project geodatabase. The data sources 

were ranked in the following order of priority/precedence based on the observed spatial 

and attribute accuracy: project's potential wetlands, Urban Tree Canopy data, 

municipality data and TNC 2014 Terrestrial Habitats for the Northeast US and Atlantic 

Canada.

 Floodplains: this layer was created using the National Flood Hazard Layer for the state, 

obtained from FEMA. A subset of this layer was created for coverage limited to the 

project extent, specifically the Bookend Alternatives boundary.

 Resource Protection Areas: this layer is a compilation of the mapped resource 

protection areas (RPA’s) for the municipalities that intersect the project area, within the 

extent of the Bookend Alternatives Boundary.

 Reservoir Overlay Districts: this layer depicts Spotsylvania County’s zoning overlay 

district and includes the watershed supply for each, or areas that could potentially 

supply public drinking water. This dataset was created for the purpose of protecting and 

promoting the public health, safety, and welfare by preserving existing and potential 

public drinking water supply reservoir sites and protecting them from the danger of 

water pollution.

 Tidal Mean High Water Level: this layer depicts the mean high water level within the 

extent of the Bookend Alternatives Boundary.

 NHD Area: this layer provides the location information for all channels, bays, inlets, 

bridges, canal ditches, dam weirs, flumes, hazard zones, inundation areas, levees, lock 

chambers, rapids, oceans, spillways, streams, rivers, submerged streams, washes, and 

water intake outflows. This dataset was created using the National Hydrography 

Dataset (NHD) framework, which is a feature-based database that interconnects and 

uniquely identifies the nation’s surface water drainage system.

 NHD Flowline: this layer provides the location information for all artificial paths, canal 

ditches, coastlines, connectors, pipelines, streams, rivers, and underground conduits. 

This dataset was created using the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) framework, 

which is a feature-based database that interconnects and uniquely identifies the nation’s 

surface water drainage system.

 NHD Line: this layer provides the location information for all bridges, dam weirs, 

flumes, gates, levees, lock chambers, non-earthen shores, rapids, reefs, sink rises, 

sounding datum line, special use zone limits, tunnels, walls, and waterfalls. This dataset 

was created using the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) framework, which is a 

feature-based database that interconnects and uniquely identifies the nation’s surface 

water drainage system.

 NHD Waterbody: this layer provides the location information for all estuaries, ice 

masses, lakes, ponds, playas, reservoirs, swamps, and marshes within the Bookend 

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Alternative Boundary. This dataset was created using the National Hydrography 

Dataset (NHD) framework, which is a feature-based database that interconnects and 

uniquely identifies the nation’s surface water drainage system.

 NHD Waterbody Named Swamps: this layer provides the location information for all

swamps and marshes within the Bookend Alternative Boundary. This dataset was

created using the National Hydrography Dataset

 WBD HUC-4: the watershed boundary dataset defines the area extent of surface water

drainage to a point, accounting for all land and surface areas. These WBD features were

delivered in the WBD dataset of the two HUC-4 NHDH geodatabases that intersect the

DC2RVA project area within the Bookend Alternative Boundary.

 WBD HUC-6: the watershed boundary dataset defines the area extent of surface water

drainage to a point, accounting for all land and surface areas. These WBD features were

delivered in the WBD dataset and encompass the three HUC-6 codes that intersect the

DC2RVA project area within the Bookend Alternative Boundary.

 WBD HUC-8: the watershed boundary dataset defines the area extent of surface water

drainage to a point, accounting for all land and surface areas. These WBD features were

delivered in the WBD dataset and encompass the HUC-8 codes that intersect the

DC2RVA project area within the Bookend Alternative Boundary.

 WBD HUC-10: the watershed boundary dataset defines the area extent of surface water

drainage to a point, accounting for all land and surface areas. These WBD features were

delivered in the WBD dataset and encompass the HUC-10 codes that intersect the

DC2RVA project area within the Bookend Alternative Boundary.

 WBD HUC-12: the watershed boundary dataset defines the area extent of surface water

drainage to a point, accounting for all land and surface areas. These WBD features were

delivered in the WBD dataset and encompass the HUC-12 codes that intersect the

DC2RVA project areas within the Bookend Alternative Boundary.

 Submerged Aquatic Vegetation: there were 5 submerged aquatic vegetation layers

developed: historic, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. These layers represent the SAV aerial

photographic monitoring program that provides a comprehensive and accurate measure

of change in SAV relative abundance that has been use to link improving water quality

to increases in bay living resources. The dataset contains all SAV areas that were

identified in the areas flown. Some areas that are presumed to contain no SAV were not

flown. The data was derived from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Submerged

Aquatic Vegetation dataset.

 SSURGO Soils: this layer was developed using the Soil Survey Geographic Database

created by the ESRI Soils Team, and clipping the data to the 3 mile buffer from the

DC2RVA rail centerlines.

 Bald Eagle Nests: this layer provides the locations of all known Bald Eagle nests along

the project corridor. The data was compiled using the VA Eagles Nest Locator at

http://www.ccbbirds.org/maps/#eagles.

 DGIF Ecological Value Assessment: this layer was developed to synthesize important

natural resource information in one geospatial layer for natural resource management,

land use management, and awareness. The data was compiled from the Virginia

D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-14 Alternatives Technical Report
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries’ Virginia Ecological Value Assessment 

dataset.

 DGIF Priority Conservation Areas: this layer provides natural resources information

that is intended to guide conservation planning and efforts, in addition to ground

surveys. The data was compiled from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland

Fisheries’ Priority Conservation Area dataset.

 DGIF Wildlife Action Plan: this dataset was created to highlight wildlife habitat

conservation opportunities in Virginia. This data is a combination of the mapped habitat

from 149 terrestrial species and 98 aquatic species. Of the 358 species in the Tiers, habitat

was mapped for 247 species. These habitats were summarized to show areas of

conservation opportunity.

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APPENDIX B: GIS DATA RECEIVED FOR D.C. TO RICHMOND SOUTHEAST HIGH SPEED RAIL

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Name Type Description Source

Data received on October 9, 2014. 

http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/sites/rita.dot.gov.bts/files/p

ublications/national_transportation_atlas_database/201

5/index.html

Accident Point

Freight Analysis Framework Line

Freight Analysis Framework 

Regions Polygon

Military Bases Polygon

MPO boundaries Polygon

Nation Bridge Inventory Point

National Park Service Unit 

Boundaries Polygon

Rail Lines Line

Rail Nodes Point

FRA Grade Crossings Point

Travel Monitoring Analysis 

System Automatic Traffic 

Recorder Stations

Point

Transit Links Line

Transit Stations Point

FEDERAL AGENCIES

USDOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics

Layer received as accident.shp. Includes data regarding crash characteristics and the environmental conditions of all crashes 

between 1975-now for the United States.

Layer received as faf_network.shp. The Freight Analysis Framework dataset integrates data from a variety of sources to 

create a comprehensive picture of freight movements among states and major metropolitan areas by all modes of 

transportation.

Layer received as faf_regions.shp. The FAF region boundaries are a geographic database of state and metropolitan boundaries 

for the United States. The database includes boundaries for all 123 regions including Washington D.C.

Layer received as milbase.shp. The dataset depicts the authoritative boundaries of the most commonly known Department of 

Defense (DoD) sites, installations, ranges, and training areas in the United States and Territories. 

Layer received as mpo.shp. The United States Metropolitan Planning Organization database is a geographic database of 

Metropolitan Planning Organization political boundaries.

Layer received as nbi.shp. The NBI is a collection of information (database) describing the more than 600,000 of the Nation's 

bridges located on public roads, including Interstate Highways, U.S. highways, State and county roads, as well as publiclyaccessible bridges on Federal lands.

Layer received as parks.shp. This dataset provides National Park Service Boundaries for the United States.

Layer received as rail_lines.shp. The rail line dataset is a topological network that provides location and attributes information 

for use in network analysis applications.

Layer received as rail_nodes.shp. The rail nodes dataset supports the topological network that provides location and attributes 

information for use in network analysis applications.

Layer received as rr_crossings.shp. FRA Grade Crossings is a spatial file that originates from the National Highway-Rail 

Crossing, Inventory Program. The program is to provide information to Federal, State, and local governments, as well as the 

railroad industry for the improvements of safety at highway-rail crossing.

Received as tmas.shp. The data included in the GIS Traffic Stations Version database have been collected by the FHWA from 

the State DOTs. Location referencing information was derived from State offices of Transportation The attributes on the point 

elements of the database are used by FHWA for its Travel Monitoring and Analysis System and by State DOTs. 

Layer received as transit_link.shp. Version 2004 of the Fixed-Guideway Transit Network is a network database of the nation's 

fixed-guideway transit systems. The data set covers systems in cities defined as FTA's universe of cities and includes heavy 

rail, light rail, monorail, cable car, inclined plane, and automated guideway.

Layer received as transit_sta.shp. Version 2004 of the Fixed-Guideway Transit Network is a network database of the nation's 

fixed-guideway transit systems. The data set covers systems in cities defined as FTA's universe of cities and includes heavy 

rail, light rail, monorail, cable car, inclined plane, and automated guideway.
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Name Type Description Source

Data received September 8, 2015. 

https://edg.epa.gov/data/

Facility Registry Service 

Facilities Point

ACRES Layer

AIRS AFS Layer

AIRS AFS MAJOR Layer

AIRS AQS Layer

BIA Layer

BRAC Layer

CAMDBS Layer

CERCLIS Layer

CERCLIS NPL Layer

ICIS Layer

Data received on June 8, 2015. 

https://msc.fema.gov/portal/availabilitySearch?addcommuni

ty=510129&communityName=CITY%20OF%20RICHMOND#s

earchresultsanchor

National Flood Hazard 

Layer Polygon

Data received on June 25, 2015. 

https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0053

Layer received as BRAC.lyr. This layer is EPA's Base Realignment and Closure facilities dataset.

Layer received as ICIS.lyr. This layer is EPA's Integrated Compliance Information System dataset that provides integrated 

enforcement and compliance information.

Layer received as NFHL_51_20150608. This layer provided all 100-year and 500-year floodplain data for the state of Virginia. 

Layer received as CAMDBS.lyr. This layer is EPA's Clean Air Markets Division Business System that provides information on 

market-based air pollution control programs.

Layer received as CERCLIS.lyr. This layer is EPA's Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability 

Information System dataset that provides location and associated information for hazardous waste sites.

US Environmental Protection Agency

Layer received as Facilities. This layer provides information on facilities, sites, or places subject to environmental regulation or 

of environmental interest. The data was downloaded through the Geospatial Data Download Service, the EPA's Geodata 

shapefile containing facility and site information from the EPA's national programs systems.

Layer received as ACRES.lyr. This layer is EPA's Assessment Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System that displays the 

location and information on brownfields sites.

Layer received as AIRS_AFS.lyr. This layer is EPA's Air Facility System that displays the locations and associated information 

for stationary sources of air pollution.

Layer received as AIRS_AFS_MAJOR.lyr. This layer is EPA's Air Facility System Major Discharger dataset that provides 

information on sites where the actual or potential emissions are above the applicable major source thresholds or where the 

actual or potential controlled emissions are greater than 100 tons per year, or where there are unregulated pollutant actual or 

potential controlled emissions.

Layer received as AIRS_AQS.lyr. This layer is EPA's Air Quality System that contains ambient air pollution data collected by 

EPA, state, local, and tribal air pollution control agencies from over thousands of monitors.

Layer received as BIA.lyr. This layer is EPA's Bureau of Indian Affairs dataset that provides location information and associated 

data regarding schools on Indian Land.

Layer received as CERCLIS_NPL.lyr. This layer is EPA's Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability 

Information System's National Priorities List dataset that provides locations and associated information of hazardous waste 

sites listed on the National Priorities List.

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Federal Railroad Administration
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Name Type Description Source

Highway Crossings DBF

Public Crossings DBF

Private Crossings DBF

Data received on November 17, 2014. 

https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/tiger.html

Block Groups Polygon

Roads Line

Tracts Polygon

Urban Areas Polygon

DC Population Projections Polygon

Data received on October 6, 2014. 

http://nationalmap.gov/small_scale/atlasftp.html

Military Installations Ranges 

Training Areas BND Polygon

Military Installations Ranges 

Training Areas PT Point

Amtrak Railroad and Bus 

Terminals Point

Amtrak Railroad Terminals Point

Data received on November 11, 2014, November 26, 

2014, and June 17, 2015. 

http://viewer.nationalmap.gov/viewer/nhd.html?p=nhd

Layer received as MILITARY_INSTALLATIONS_RANGES_TRAINING_AREAS_BND. This geospatial dataset contains the 

boundary locations of 818 Department of Defense sites.

Layer received as MILITARY_INSTALLATIONS_RANGES_TRAINING_AREAS_PT. This geospatial dataset contains the point 

locations of 818 Department of Defense sites.

Layer received as amtrakx010g. This map layer show Amtrak intercity railroad and bus passenger terminals in the United 

States.

Layer received as rstatp_usa. This map layer includes Global Map data showing Amtrak intercity railroad terminals in the 

United States. The data are a modified version of the National Atlas of the United States dataset of railroad and bus passenger 

stations of the United States.

This table provides information on all highway rail crossings within the project corridor.

This table provides information on all private rail crossings within the project corridor.

This table provides information on all public rail crossings within the project corridor.

Layer received as tl_2013_51_bg.shp. This dataset represents Census Block Group boundaries for the State of Virignia.

Layer received as tl_2013_51_prisecroads.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations and names of roads in the 

State of Virginia.

Layer received as cb_2013_51_tract_500k.shp. This dataset represents Census Tract boundaries for the State of Virgnina.

Layer received as tl_2014_us_uac10.shp. This dataset was created to depict boundaries around urban areas for the United 

States. After each decennial census, the Census Bureau delineates urban areas that represent densely developed territory, 

encompassing residential, commercial, and other nonresidential urban land uses. In general, this territory consists of areas of 

high population density and urban land use resulting in a representation of the "urban footprint." There are two types of urban 

areas: urbanized areas (UAs) that contain 50,000 or more people and urban clusters (UCs) that contain at least 2,500 people, 

but fewer than 50,000 people (except in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam which each contain urban clusters with populations 

greater than 50,000). Each urban area is identified by a 5-character numeric census code that may contain leading zeroes.

Layer received as DC_PopulationProjections.shp. This dataset represents Traffic Analysis Zone population projections through 

the year 2040 for Washington D.C.

National Atlas of the United States (USGS)

National Hydrography Dataset

US Census Bureau
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Name Type Description Source

Hydro NET

File Database 

Geometric 

Network

Hydro NET Junctions Point

NHD Area Polygon

NHD Area Event FC Polygon

NHD Flowline Line

NHD Line Line

NHD Line Event FC Line

NHD Point Point

NHD Point Event FC Point

NHD Waterbody Polygon

WBDHU10 Polygon

WBDHU12 Polygon

WBDHU16 Polygon

WBDHU2 Polygon

WBDHU4 Polygon

Layer received as HYDRO_NET_Junctions. This feature class contains the geometric network for the Hydrography dataset with 

assigned flow direction for flowline features. Hydro_NET_Junctions contains points for all flowline start and end nodes. 

Layer received as NHDArea. The NHD is a national framework for assigning reach addresses to water-related entities, such as 

industrial discharges, drinking water supplies, fish habitat areas, wild and scenic rivers. The NHDArea dataset represents areal 

hydrographic landmark features.

Layer received as NHDAreaEventFC. The NHD is a national framework for assigning reach addresses to water-related entities, 

such as industrial discharges, drinking water supplies, fish habitat areas, wild and scenic rivers. An area event must be tied to 

an NHDWaterbody. Area Events are built into the NHD model but are not accepted back into the National Database. They are 

meant to be used on an individual basis.

Layer received as NHDFlowline. The NHD is a national framework for assigning reach addresses to water-related entities, such 

as industrial discharges, drinking water supplies, fish habitat areas, wild and scenic rivers. The NHDFlowline dataset consists of 

routes that make up a linear surface water drainage network. Flowlines have a reach code and a measure, allowing for the 

establishment of upstream/downstream relationships.

Layer received as NHDLine. The NHD is a national framework for assigning reach addresses to water-related entities, such as 

industrial discharges, drinking water supplies, fish habitat areas, wild and scenic rivers. The NHDLine dataset represents linear 

NHD hydrographic landmark features used for cartographic representation.

Layer received as HYDRO_NET. This feature class contains the geometric network for the Hydrography Dataset with assigned 

flow direction for flowline features. Hydro_NET is a ESRI utility network.

Layer received as WBD_HU10. The WBDHU10 dataset are areas that have a 10-digit HUC code and are the 5th level of division 

of the Watershed Boundary Dataset.

Layer received as WBD_HU12. The WBDHU12 dataset are areas that have a 12-digit HUC code and are the 3rd level of division 

of the Watershed Boundary Dataset.

Layer received as WBD_HU16. The WBDHU16 dataset are areas that have a 16-digit HUC code and are the smallest level of 

division of the Watershed Boundary Dataset.

Layer received as NHDLineEventFC. The NHD is a national framework for assigning reach addresses to water-related entities, 

such as industrial discharges, drinking water supplied, fish habitat areas, wild and scenic rivers. The NHDLineEventFC dataset 

is used to attach information about a flowline segments to the NHD. Linear events are built into the NHD Model but are not 

accepted back into the National Database.

Layer received as NHDPoint. The NHD is a national framework for assigning reach addresses to water-related entities, such as 

industrial discharges, drinking water supplied, fish habitat areas, wild and scenic rivers. The NHDPoint dataset contains points 

representing NHD hydrographic landmark features. Some points may have reach codes.

Layer received as NHDPointEventFC. The NHD is a national framework for assigning reach addresses to water-related entities, 

such as industrial discharges, drinking water supplied, fish habitat areas, wild and scenic rivers. The NHDPointEventFC dataset 

is tied to specific locations on a stream network by a reach code and a measure.

Layer received as NHDWaterbody. The NHD is a national framework for assigning reach addresses to water-related entities, 

such as industrial discharges, drinking water supplied, fish habitat areas, wild and scenic rivers. The NHDWaterbody dataset 

contains regions representing areal NHD hydrographic waterbody features. Some waterbody features such as LakePond, 

Reservoir, and Estuary must have a reach code. SwampMarsh may have a reach code. Ice Mass and Playa do not have reach 

codes.

Layer received as WBD_HU2. The WBDHU2 dataset are areas that have a 2-digit HUC code and are the largest Watershed 

Boundary Dataset unit. A region is composed of many sub-regions.

Layer received as WBD_HU4. The WBDHU4 dataset are areas that have a 4-digit HUC code and are the second largest 

Watershed Boundary Dataset unit. 
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Name Type Description Source

WBDHU6 Polygon

WBDHU8 Polygon

WBDLine Line

Data received on January 5, 2015. 

http://www.mrlc.gov/nlcd11_data.php

NLCD 2011 Land Cover for 

DC Raster

NLCD 2011 Land Cover for 

Maryland Raster

NLCD 2011 Land Cover for 

Virginia Raster

Data received on June 9, 2015, June 25, 2015, August 

11, 2015, and August 19, 2015. 

http://coast.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/

Channels Line

Virginia Land Cover Raster

Maryland Land Cover Raster

Chesapeake Bay 

Bathymetry Raster

Data received on September 2, 2015. 

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/va/technic

al/dma/gis/

Ownership Polygon

Data received on October 22, 2014 and December 1, 2014. 

http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/data/Data-Download.html

Layer received as nlcd_dc_utm18. The dataset includes complete, current, and consistent public domain information on land 

use and land cover.

National Wetlands Inventory

Layer received as nlcd_md_utm18. The dataset includes complete, current, and consistent public domain information on land 

use and land cover.

Layer received as nlcd_va_utm18. The dataset includes complete, current, and consistent public domain information on land 

use and land cover.

Layer received as channels. This dataset was digitized based on the deepest contours, channel slope, channel width, and 

bottom geomorphology.

Layer received as va_2010_ccap_land_cover. This dataset is the 2010-era classification of US Mid-Atlantic. This dataset utilized 

14 full or partial landsat scenes which were analyzed according to the coastal change analysis program (C-CAP) protocol to 

determine land cover.

Layer received as WBD_HU6. The WBDHU6 dataset are areas that have a 6-digit HUC code and are the 6th level of division of 

the Watershed Boundary Dataset.

Layer received as WBD_HU8. The WBDHU8 dataset are areas that have an 8-digit HUC code and are the 4th level of division of 

the Watershed Boundary Dataset.

Layer received as WBD_Line. The WBDLine feature class is what gets edited in the Watershed Boundary Dataset editing 

process and in conjunction with the WBD_Point feature class, is used to generate WBD Polygons.

National Land Cover Dataset

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA)

Layer received as md_2010_ccap_land_cover. This dataset is the 2010-era classification of US Mid-Atlantic. This dataset 

utilized 14 full or partial landsat scenes which were analyzed according to the coastal change analysis program (C-CAP) 

protocol to determine land cover. 

Layer received as M130_GI. The Bathymetry for the Chesapeake Bay dataset was derived from two hundred and ninety-seven 

surveys containing 3,178,509 soundings. 

Vector dataset provides the boundaries of public land ownership, management and conservation lands nationally, including 

voluntarily provided privately protected areas
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Name Type Description Source

HU8_02080207 Watershed Polygon

HU8_02080207 Wetlands Polygon

HU8_02080207 Wetlands 

Historic Map Information Polygon

HU8_02080207 Wetlands 

Project Metadata Polygon

HU8_02070010 Watershed Polygon

HU8_02070010 Wetlands Polygon

HU8_02070010 Wetlands 

Historic Map Information Polygon

HU8_02070010 Wetlands 

Project Metadata Polygon

HU8_02070011 Watershed Polygon

HU8_02070011 Wetlands Polygon

HU8_02070011 Wetlands 

Historic Map Information Polygon

HU8_02070011 Wetlands 

Project Metadata Polygon

HU8_02080104 Watershed Polygon

This data set represents the extent and location of historic wetland map reports generated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service, cooperators, and contractors. These reports contain general information on the geography, climate, soils, vegetation 

and wetland communities of mapped area.

This data set represents the extent, approximate location and type of wetlands and Deepwater habitats in the United States 

and its Territories. These data delineate the areal extent of wetlands and surface waters as defined by Cowardin et al. (1979). 

Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial imagery as the 

primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include sea grasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are 

found in the intertidal and sub tidal zones of estuaries and near shore coastal waters.

This dataset represents the watershed boundaries for the Hydrologic Unit 02070011, surrounding the Woodbridge and Stafford 

areas.

This data set represents the extent, approximate location and type of wetlands and Deepwater habitats in the United States 

and its Territories. These data delineate the areal extent of wetlands and surface waters as defined by Cowardin et al. (1979). 

Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial imagery as the 

primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include sea grasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are 

found in the intertidal and sub tidal zones of estuaries and near shore coastal waters.

This data set represents the extent, status, and location of current NWI historic wetland mapping projects.

This dataset represents the watershed boundaries for the Hydrologic Unit 02080104 in the City of Fredericksburg and 

Spotsylvania County.

This data set represents the extent and location of historic wetland map reports generated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service, cooperators, and contractors. These reports contain general information on the geography, climate, soils, vegetation 

and wetland communities of mapped area.

This data set represents the extent, status, and location of current NWI historic wetland mapping projects.

This dataset represents the watershed boundaries for the Hydrologic Unit 02080207, located in the Appomattox area.

This data set represents the extent, approximate location and type of wetlands and Deepwater habitats in the United States 

and its Territories. These data delineate the areal extent of wetlands and surface waters as defined by Cowardin et al. (1979). 

Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial imagery as the 

primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include sea grasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are 

found in the intertidal and sub tidal zones of estuaries and near shore coastal waters.

This data set represents the extent and location of historic wetland map reports generated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service, cooperators, and contractors. These reports contain general information on the geography, climate, soils, vegetation 

and wetland communities of mapped area.

This data set represents the extent, status, and location of current NWI historic wetland mapping projects.

This dataset represents the watershed boundaries for the Hydrologic Unit 02070010, surrounding the Arlington and 

Woodbridge areas.
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Name Type Description Source

HU8_02080104 Wetlands Polygon

HU8_02080104 Wetland 

Historic Map Information Polygon

HU8_02080104 Wetlands 

Project Metadata Polygon

HU8_02080105 Watershed Polygon

HU8_02080105 Wetlands Polygon

HU8_02080105 Wetlands 

Historic Map Information Polygon

HU8_02080105 Wetlands 

Project Metadata Polygon

HU8_02080106 Watershed Polygon

HU8_02080106 Wetlands Polygon

HU8_02080106 Wetlands 

Historic Map Information Polygon

HU8_02080106 Wetlands 

Project Metadata Polygon

HU8_02080205 Watershed Polygon

HU8_02080205 Wetlands Polygon

This dataset represents the watershed boundaries for the Hydrologic Unit 02080205, in the Richmond area.

This data set represents the extent, approximate location and type of wetlands and Deepwater habitats in the United States 

and its Territories. These data delineate the areal extent of wetlands and surface waters as defined by Cowardin et al. (1979). 

Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial imagery as the 

primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include sea grasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are 

found in the intertidal and sub tidal zones of estuaries and near shore coastal waters.

This data set represents the extent, status, and location of current NWI historic wetland mapping projects.

This dataset represents the watershed boundaries for the Hydrologic Unit 02080106, surrounding the areas of Ruther Glen 

and Ashland, Virginia.

This data set represents the extent, approximate location and type of wetlands and Deepwater habitats in the United States 

and its Territories. These data delineate the areal extent of wetlands and surface waters as defined by Cowardin et al. (1979). 

Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial imagery as the 

primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include sea grasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are 

found in the intertidal and sub tidal zones of estuaries and near shore coastal waters.

This data set represents the extent and location of historic wetland map reports generated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service, cooperators, and contractors. These reports contain general information on the geography, climate, soils, vegetation 

and wetland communities of mapped area.

This data set represents the extent, status, and location of current NWI historic wetland mapping projects.

This data set represents the extent and location of historic wetland map reports generated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service, cooperators, and contractors. These reports contain general information on the geography, climate, soils, vegetation 

and wetland communities of mapped area.

This data set represents the extent, status, and location of current NWI historic wetland mapping projects.

This dataset represents the watershed boundaries for the Hydrologic Unit 02080105, surrounding the areas of Spotsylvania 

County and Ruther Glen.

This data set represents the extent, approximate location and type of wetlands and Deepwater habitats in the United States 

and its Territories. These data delineate the areal extent of wetlands and surface waters as defined by Cowardin et al. (1979). 

Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial imagery as the 

primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include sea grasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are 

found in the intertidal and sub tidal zones of estuaries and near shore coastal waters.

This data set represents the extent and location of historic wetland map reports generated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service, cooperators, and contractors. These reports contain general information on the geography, climate, soils, vegetation 

and wetland communities of mapped area.

This data set represents the extent, approximate location and type of wetlands and Deepwater habitats in the United States 

and its Territories. These data delineate the areal extent of wetlands and surface waters as defined by Cowardin et al. (1979). 

Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial imagery as the 

primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include sea grasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are 

found in the intertidal and sub tidal zones of estuaries and near shore coastal waters.
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Name Type Description Source

HU8_02080205 Wetlands 

Historic Map Information Polygon

HU8_02080205 Wetlands 

Project Metadata Polygon

HU8_02080206 Watershed Polygon

HU8_02080206 Wetlands Polygon

HU8_02080206 Wetlands 

Historic Map Information Polygon

HU8_02080206 Wetlands 

Project Metadata Polygon

Data received on June 9, 2015. 

http://maps.tnc.org/gis_data.html

NE Terrestrial Habitats Layer

Northeast Terrestrial 

Habitat Map Raster

Data received on May 13, 2015. 

http://web.vims.edu/bio/sav/gis_data.html

SAV Beds 2010 Polygon

SAV Beds 2011 Polygon

SAV Beds 2012 Polygon

This data set represents the extent, approximate location and type of wetlands and Deepwater habitats in the United States 

and its Territories. These data delineate the areal extent of wetlands and surface waters as defined by Cowardin et al. (1979). 

Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerial imagery as the 

primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include sea grasses or submerged aquatic vegetation that are 

found in the intertidal and sub tidal zones of estuaries and near shore coastal waters.

This data set represents the extent and location of historic wetland map reports generated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service, cooperators, and contractors. These reports contain general information on the geography, climate, soils, vegetation 

and wetland communities of mapped area.

This data set represents the extent, status, and location of current NWI historic wetland mapping projects.

This data set represents the extent and location of historic wetland map reports generated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service, cooperators, and contractors. These reports contain general information on the geography, climate, soils, vegetation 

and wetland communities of mapped area.

This data set represents the extent, status, and location of current NWI historic wetland mapping projects.

This dataset represents the watershed boundaries for the Hydrologic Unit 02080206, in the areas of Ashland and Chesterfield 

County.

Submerged Aquatic Vegetation

Layer received as NE Terrestrial Habitats. This dataset is a 30 meter grid that maps upland and wetland wildlife 

habitats/ecological systems for the Northeast, including all 13 states from Maine to Virginia, west to New York, Pennsylvania, 

and West Virginia.

Layer received as syst_ne141611. The purpose of this mapping effort is to provide a common framework and language for 

conservation planning and wildlife management across jurisdictional borders. The NE Terrestrial Habitat Map is designed to 

provide a standardized and consistent habitat and ecosystem classification and multiple scales across states, facilitate 

interstate communication about habitats, offer managers a tool for understanding regional biodiversity patterns, and allow for 

more effective and efficient habitat conservation across the region.

These layers represent the SAV aerial photographic monitoring program that provides a comprehensive and accurate measure 

of change in SAV relative abundance that has been use to link improving water quality to increases in bay living resources. The 

dataset contains all SAV areas that were identified in the areas flown. Some areas that are presumed to contain no SAV were 

not flown. The data was derived from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Submerged Aquatic Vegetation dataset.

These layers represent the SAV aerial photographic monitoring program that provides a comprehensive and accurate measure 

of change in SAV relative abundance that has been use to link improving water quality to increases in bay living resources. The 

dataset contains all SAV areas that were identified in the areas flown. Some areas that are presumed to contain no SAV were 

not flown. The data was derived from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Submerged Aquatic Vegetation dataset.

These layers represent the SAV aerial photographic monitoring program that provides a comprehensive and accurate measure 

of change in SAV relative abundance that has been use to link improving water quality to increases in bay living resources. The 

dataset contains all SAV areas that were identified in the areas flown. Some areas that are presumed to contain no SAV were 

not flown. The data was derived from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Submerged Aquatic Vegetation dataset.

The Nature Conservancy
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Name Type Description Source

SAV Beds 2013 Polygon

Data received on May 13, 2015. 

http://www.arcgis.com/apps/OnePane/basicviewer/index.ht

ml?appid=a23eb436f6ec4ad6982000dbaddea5ea

Appomattox Soils Map Package

Lower James Soils Map Package

Lower Potomac Soils Map Package

Lower Rappahannock Soils Map Package

Mattaponi Soils Map Package

Middle James Soils Map Package

Middle 

Potomac/Anacostia/Occoqu

an Soils

Map Package

Pamunkey Soils Map Package

Geraldine Jones

Geraldine.Jones@vdot.virginia.gov

Data received on October 23, 2014, March 31, 2015, 

and April 3, 2015.

Anadromous Fish Habitat Polygon

Waterbird Nesting 

Locations Polygon

Threatened and 

Endangered Waters Line

Layer received as SDE_DGIF_ANADROMOUS. This dataset identifies reaches that are confirmed or potential migration 

pathways, spawning grounds, or nursery areas for anadromous fish in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Layer received as SDE_DGIF_COLWATERBIRD. This is a statewide coverage consisting of a polygon shapefile and an 

associated data file which have been linked together providing a geographic representation of known water bird nesting 

locations in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Map package received as Mattaponi_02800105.mpk.This dataset provided from the Soil Survey Geographic Database provides 

information about soils within the represented 8-digit HUC codes in the map package title.

STATE AGENCIES

Virginia Department of Transportation - Comprehensive Environmental Data and Reporting System

These layers represent the SAV aerial photographic monitoring program that provides a comprehensive and accurate measure 

of change in SAV relative abundance that has been use to link improving water quality to increases in bay living resources. The 

dataset contains all SAV areas that were identified in the areas flown. Some areas that are presumed to contain no SAV were 

not flown. The data was derived from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Submerged Aquatic Vegetation dataset.

Map package received as Appomattox_02080207.mpk. This dataset provided from the Soil Survey Geographic Database 

provides information about soils within the represented 8-digit HUC codes in the map package title.

Map package received as Lower James_02080206.mpk. This dataset provided from the Soil Survey Geographic Database 

provides information about soils within the represented 8-digit HUC codes in the map package title.

Map package received as Lower Potomac_0207011.mpk. This dataset provided from the Soil Survey Geographic Database 

provides information about soils within the represented 8-digit HUC codes in the map package title.

Map package received as LowerRappahannock_02080104.mpk. This dataset provided from the Soil Survey Geographic 

Database provides information about soils within the represented 8-digit HUC codes in the map package title.

Soil Survey Geographic Database (NRCS-USDA)

Map package received as MiddleJamesWillis_02080205.mpk. This dataset provided from the Soil Survey Geographic Database 

provides information about soils within the represented 8-digit HUC codes in the map package title.

Map package received as MiddlePotomacAnacostiaOccoquan_02070010.mpk. This dataset provided from the Soil Survey 

Geographic Database provides information about soils within the represented 8-digit HUC codes in the map package title.

Map package received as Pamunkey_02080106.mpk. This dataset provided from the Soil Survey Geographic Database provides 

information about soils within the represented 8-digit HUC codes in the map package title.

Layer received as SDE_DGIF_TE_WATER_SEG. This information identifies and delineates the boundaries of stream reaches 

containing federal and state threatened or endangered aquatic species in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-25

Name Type Description Source

Battlefield Boundaries Polygon

The Nature Conservancy 

Conservation Lands Polygon

VDCR Conservation Lands Polygon

USGS Quad Grids Polygon

EPA Hazardous Materials 

Data Point

Virginia Jurisdictions Polygon

Land and Water 

Conservation Fund 6(f) 

Properties

Point

Natural Heritage Screening 

Coverage Polygon

VDEQ Air Monitoring Site 

Locations Point

VDEQ Air Pollution Zones Polygon

VDEQ Petroleum Facilities Point

Petroleum Release Sites Point

RCRA Corrective Action 

Restricted Sites Point

VRP Restricted Sites Point

Layer received as SDE_VDEQ_AIR_POLLUTION_ZONE_1. This data displays the geographic location of cities, towns, and 

counties within the Commonwealth of Virginia that are, or have been air quality nonattainment areas based on the EPA's 

National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone, volatile organic compounds (VOC), particulate matter (PM-fine), 

and carbon monoxide (CO).

Layer received as SDE_VDEQ_PETRO_REGISTER_FACIL. This data set was created for use by VA DEQ, and internally by VDOT 

in various GIS-based applications that are made available to VDOT employees.

Layer received as SDE_VDEQ_PTROLM_RLS_SITES. The purpose of this data set is to provide a geographic representation of 

the location of petroleum release sites identified by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ). 

Layer received as SDE_VDEQ_UECA_RCRA. The layer is intended to provide DEQ employees (through VEGIS, ARCGIS 

Explorer), other state agencies, and the public (through What’s in my backyard, DEQ GIS downloads) information on the 

status of each hazardous waste facility in the RCRA Corrective Action program.

Layer received as SDE_VDEQ_UECA_VRP. Development of GIS layer for VRP sites showing facilities with certification and non 

certification, and the respective attributes.

Layer received as SDE_VA_EPA_MASTER. To improve public health and the environment, the United States Environmental 

Protection Agency (USEPA) collects information about facilities, sites, or places subject to environmental regulation or of 

environmental interest. Through the Geospatial Data Download Service, the public is now able to download the EPA Geodata 

shapefile containing facility and site information from EPA's national program systems.

Layer received as SDE_VA_JURISDICTIONS_4. This data set contains the jurisdiction boundaries for all counties (96),cities 

(40), and towns (195) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Layer received as SDE_VDCR_LWCF6f. This dataset is statewide point coverage of the properties in Virginia that were funded 

through the Land & Water Conservation Fund 6(f) as provided by the National Park Service. 

Layer received as SDE_VDCR_NTRL_HRTG_SCRN. Conservation sites are polygons built around one or more rare plant or 

animal, or significant natural community or geological feature.

Layer received as SDE_VDEQ_AIR_MONITORING_STA. This data set is an Arc/Info point coverage describing the location of 

air quality monitoring sites as collected by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

Layers received as SDE_NPS_2014_BTLFLD_POT_NRAREA, SDE_NPS_BATTLEFLD_CORE_AREA, and 

SDE_NPS_BATTLEFLD_STUDY_AREA. The original purpose of this data set was to provide an update to the Civil War Sites 

Advisory Commission Report on the Nation's Civil War Battlefields (1993) and the accompanying data on the location and 

historic extent of 384 principal battlefields of the American Civil War in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Layer received as SDE_TNC_CNSRV_LND. This data set represents boundaries of properties in which The Nature Conservancy 

in Virginia has a legal interest. 

Layer received as SDE_VDCR_CNSRV_LND. This dataset contains the boundaries for lands of conservation and recreational 

interest in Virginia. Combined Federal, State and Private conservation lands, including USDA National Forest Service property, 

US National Park Service property, US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) property, VA Department of Forestry (VDOF) 

property, VA Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) Wildlife Management Units, VA Department of Conservation 

and Recreation (VDCR) State Parks and preserves and The Nature Conservancy property.

Layer received as SDE_USGS_QUAD_GRID. As part of its topographic map series, the USGS produces a quadrangle grid for the 

state of Virginia. Each grid represents the topographic land area covered by 7.5-minute quadrangle maps.
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-26

Name Type Description Source

Public Boat Ramps Point

Threatened and 

Endangered Species Polygon

Trout Streams Polygon

Groundwater Sources Point

Surface Water Intakes Point

Surface Water Intake 

Watersheds Polygon

Archaeology Polygon

Architecture Polygon

Agricultural and Forestal 

Districts Polygon

Forest Cover Polygon

Riparian Forest Buffers Polygon

Logperch Habitat Line

Tidal Waters Polygon

Landfill Point

Solid Waste Management 

Facilities Point

Layer received as SDE_VDOF_RIPARIAN_FORESTBUFFER. This data set contains polygon coverage of Riparian Forest Buffers 

in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Virginia.

Layers received as SDE_VDOT_LOGPERCH_NOT and SDE_VDOT_LOGPERCH_ROANOKE. This dataset represents stream 

reaches that contain potential or confirmed suitable habitat for the endangered Roanoke logperch (Percina rex).

Layer received as SDE_VDOT_TIDAL_WATERS. VDOT developed this data layer, which is an edited subset of the National 

Wetland Inventory maps (2014 data set) that encompasses tidal saline and tidal fresh open water systems, as delineated at 

the 1:24,000 scale. 

Layer received as SDE_VEDP_ACT_LANDFILL. The purpose of this data set is to provide a geographic representation of the 

location of each active solid waste management facility in the Commonwealth.

Layer received as SDE_VEDP_SOLID_WASTE_NG_FCLTY. A statewide coverage of solid waste management facilities was 

developed at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership to aid in the process of selecting industrial sites for new 

industries and businesses. 

Layer received as SDE_VDH_SFRC_WTR_INTK_WTRSHD. The Virginia Surface Water Intake Watersheds layer is presented 

within the VDOT Environmental GIS Integrator application to provide the VDOT Environmental Division with information on 

public water supply watershed locations to supplement their analyses. 

Layer received as SDE_VDHR_ARCLGY. This data set is a digital representation of the archaeological resources that are 

documented by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.

Layer received as SDE_VDHR_ARCTCT. This data set is a digital representation of the architectural resources that are 

documented by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.

Layer received as SDE_VDOF_AG_FOREST_DIST. This dataset contains the parcel boundaries within the Agricultural and 

Forestal Districts in Virginia.

Layer received as SDE_VDOF_FOREST_COVER. VFCM was developed to provide an estimation of forest area in the state, to 

provide baseline data for forest health, disturbance and harvest monitoring, and for examination of forest fragmentation.

Layer received as SDE_BDGIF_BOAT_RAMPS. This dataset contains point location information for Virginia Department of Game 

and Inland Fisheries' (VDGIF) owned or managed public boating access sites. 

Layer received as SDE_VDGIF_TE_SPECIES. This dataset contains known occurrences of federal or state listed wildlife species 

in Virginia. This includes any fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, aquatic mollusks, aquatic crustaceans, aquatic 

insects, other aquatic invertebrates, terrestrial insects, other terrestrial invertebrates, marine mammals, and plants within 

Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries' (VDGIF) Species Observation (SppObs) Database.

Layer received as SDE_VDGIF_TROUT_STREAMS. These data represent the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries 

(VDGIF) cold water, or trout, streams.

Layer received as SDE_VDH_GNDWTR_SRC. This dataset contains all public ground water sources (excluding private wells and 

springs) in Virginia. 

Layer received as SDE_VDH_SRFC_WTR_INTK. This dataset contains all public surface water sources in Virginia.
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-27

Name Type Description Source

"Baylor" Historic Oyster 

Beds Line

Protected Easements Polygon

Geraldine Jones

Geraldine.Jones@vdot.virginia.gov

Data received on October 23, 2014, March 3, 2015, 

March 23, 2015, and August 12, 2015.

VDOT Mitigation Site BYDS Polygon

VDOT Mitigation Site Point Point

VSTP 2035 Existing 

Recommendations Line

VSTP 2035 New Alignments Line

VSTP 2035 Spot 

Improvements Point

Data received on April 9, 2015. 

http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/gis/gis-data.asp

Essential Fish Habitats Tier 

1 and 2 Raster

Priority Conservation Areas Polygon

Priority Wildlife Diversity 

Conservation Areas Raster

Data received on October 14, 2014. 

http://www.vita.virginia.gov/isp/default.aspx?id=12118

Rail Line

RCL Line

Layer Received as VDOTMitSiteBYDS. This dataset provides the names, locations, and boundaries of mitigation banks in 

Virginia.

Layer received as VDOTMitSitePoint. This dataset provides the names and location of mitigation banks in Virginia.

Layer received as VSTP2035Update_ExistingRecs. This dataset provides the location and extent of the existing recommended 

planned projects in the VSTP 2035 Plan.

Layer received as VSTP2035Update_NewAlignments. This dataset provides the location and extent of proposed new alignment 

projects in the VSTP 2035 Plan.

Layer received as VSTP2035Update_SpotImprovements. This dataset provides the location of proposed Spot Improvement 

Projects in the VSTP 2035 Plan.

Layer received as SDE_VIMS_BAYLOR_OYSTER. This data set consists of sets of polylines delineating the location of "Baylor" 

Historic Oyster Beds and Grounds. The Constitution of Virginia, Article XI, guarantees that the natural oyster beds, rocks and 

shoals be reserved for public use.

Layer received as SDE_VOF_PROTECTED_EASE. This dataset contains open-space easements that have been donated by 

private entities to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation since its establishment in 1966.

The EssHabTier1_2 raster shows the number of Tier 1, 2 or listed species with mapped potential or confirmed essential habitat 

across Virginia. These data were created as part of the Virginia Wildlife Action Plan (WAP). This is a combination of mapped 

habitat from 149 terrestrial species and 98 aquatic species. Of the 358 species in these Tiers, habitat was mapped for 247 

species. These habitats were summarized to show areas of conservation opportunity.

This layer provides natural resources information that is intended to guide conservation planning and efforts, in addition to 

ground surveys. The data was compiled from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries’ Priority Conservation Area 

dataset.

The Priority Wildlife Diversity Conservation Areas dataset highlights areas with the presence of unfragmented habitat, 

wetlands, identified habitat for rare species, and/or special wildlife features such as wetland colonies, designated important 

bird areas, or anadromous fish use areas. Areas are also included in the PWDCA if they border these features providing a 

minimum protective buffer.

Virginia Department of Transportation

Virginia Base Map Program

Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries

Layer received as Rail.shp. This dataset was created by the Virginia Base Map program to depict the geographic locations, 

operating organizations, and identifying the passenger rail lines within the State of Virginia.

Layer received as RCL. The Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN) has coordinated and manages the development of 

a consistent, seamless, statewide digital road centerline file with address, road name, and state route number attribution, as 

part of the Virginia Base Mapping Program (VBMP). The Road Centerline Program (RCL) leverages the Commonwealth's 

investment in the VBMP digital orthophotography and is focused on creating a single statewide, consistent digital road file. The 

RCL data layer is a dynamic dataset supported and maintained by Virginia's Local Governments, VDOT, and VGIN. VBMP RCL is 

extracted and provided back to local governments and state agencies in many geographic data sets every quarter. 
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-28

Name Type Description Source

Data received on April 14, 2015. 

http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/clinfo#use

Conservation Prioritization 

by Wetland Polygon

Conservation Summary By 

Parcels Polygon

Conservation Summary By 

Sub watershed Polygon

Restoration Prioritization by 

Wetland Polygon

Restoration Summary by 

Parcels Polygon

Restoration Summary by 

Sub watershed Polygon

Data received on December 12, 2014. 

http://gis.yesvirginia.org/datasets?sort_by=name

Higher Education Point

Private Schools Point

Virginia Public Schools Point

Data received on June 8, 2015. 

http://www.dof.virginia.gov/gis/dwnload/index.htm

Agricultural and Forestal 

Districts - North Polygon

Agricultural and Forestal 

Districts - South Polygon

Forest Legacy Areas Polygon

Layer received as FINAL_AFD_SOUTH_2014. This layer provides the locations of all Agricultural and Forestal Districts in 

Southern Virginia.

Layer received as Forest_Legacy_2012. This layer depicts Forest Legacy Areas, these areas are those that protect water 

quality, provide habitat, forest products, and opportunities for recreation and other public benefits. 

Layer received as RestorationSummaryBySubwatershed. The dataset provides prioritized wetlands for restoration, mitigation, 

and conservation, and summarized the results by parcel and wetland boundaries. 

Layer received as Higher_Ed. This dataset shows locations of four year colleges and universities, community colleges, and 

vocational centers. 

Layer received as privateschools03_04. This dataset shows locations of private schools in Virginia.

Layer received as VA_Public_Schools_2014. This dataset shows locations of public schools in Virginia.

Layer received as FINAL_AFD_NORTH_2014. This layer provides the locations of all Agricultural and Forestal Districts in 

Northern Virginia.

Virginia Department of Forestry

Layer received as ConservationPrioritizationByWetland. The dataset provides prioritized wetlands for restoration, mitigation, 

and conservation, and summarized the results by parcel and wetland boundaries. 

Layer received as ConservationSummaryByParcels. The dataset provides prioritized wetlands for restoration, mitigation, and 

conservation, and summarized the results by parcel and wetland boundaries. 

Layer received as ConservationSummaryBySubwatershed. The dataset provides prioritized wetlands for restoration, mitigation, 

and conservation, and summarized the results by parcel and wetland boundaries. 

Layer received as RestorationPrioritizationByWetland. The dataset provides prioritized wetlands for restoration, mitigation, and 

conservation, and summarized the results by parcel and wetland boundaries. 

Layer received as RestorationSummaryByParcels. The dataset provides prioritized wetlands for restoration, mitigation, and 

conservation, and summarized the results by parcel and wetland boundaries. 

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

Virginia Economic Development Partnership
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-29

Name Type Description Source

Forest Conservation Value Polygon

Arlington Land Cover Raster

Ashland Land Cover Raster

Fredericksburg Land Cover Raster

Open Lands Tree Planting 

Initiative Polygon

Virginia State Forests Geodatabase

Data received on October 3, 2014 and January 26, 2015. 

http://www.vita.virginia.gov/isp/default.aspx?id=8422

Road Centerlines Line

Virginia Rail Line

Data received on May 28, 2015. 

http://opendata.dc.gov/datasets?q=metro&sort_by=rel

evance

DC Metro Layer file

Metro Lines Line

Metro Stations Point

Data received on April 27, 2015 and June 8, 2015. 

https://gis.mwcog.org/webmaps/rtdc/

Fredericksburg Area TAZ 

2010 Polygon

Layer received as RCL, with additional layer files received at different distances, but still as a part of the RCL layer. The Road 

Centerline Program leverages the Commonwealth's investment in the VBMP digital orthophotography and is focused on 

creating a single statewide, consistent digital road file. 

Layer received as VA_Rail. This dataset provides the location of all existing rail lines in Virginia.

Layer received as DC_Metro.lpk. This dataset includes all metro lines and metro stations with WMATA symbology on the 

attributes.

Layer received as metro_lines. This dataset shows the location of all metro lines operated by WMATA.

Layer received as metro_stations. This dataset shows the location and names of WMATA metro stations.

Layer received as Fredericksburg_LandCover_Improved.img. This dataset was created b the Virginia Department of Forestry's 

Division of Resource Information ti display land cover classifications for Fairfax County.

Three layers were received: open_lands_blackwater_waverly_meherrin.shp, open_lands_newriver_piedmont.shp, 

open_lands_rapidan_jefferson.shp. The Open Lands Tree Planting Initiative from the Virginia Department of Forestry, is 

designed to prevent the loss of forestland in the State of Virginia. None of the Open Lands areas are located within the project 

corridor.

Geodatabase received as VirginiaStateForests2014_VASF2014_20150608. This geodatabase contained approximately 300 

feature classes providing data about various aspects of Virginia's State Forests. There were no state forests within the project 

area.

Layer received as FCV_statewide_poly. This layer depicts Forest Conservation Value areas, which are Forest Stewardship 

Council forest management designation used to describe those forests who meet the criteria defined by the FSC Principles and 

Criteria of Forest Stewardship.

Layer received as Arlington_LandCover_Improved.img. This dataset was created b the Virginia Department of Forestry's 

Division of Resource Information ti display land cover classifications for Arlington County.

Layer received as Ashland_LandCover_Improved.img. This dataset was created b the Virginia Department of Forestry's Division 

of Resource Information ti display land cover classifications for the City of Ashland.

Virginia Geographic Information Network

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Layer represents the projected population in the year 2010 for the Fredericksburg area.

Traffic Analysis Zones
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-30

Name Type Description Source

Fredericksburg Area TAZ 

2020 Polygon

Fredericksburg Area TAZ 

2030 Polygon

Fredericksburg Area TAZ 

2040 Polygon

MWCOG TAZ 2010 Polygon

MWCOG TAZ 2015 Polygon

MWCOG TAZ 2020 Polygon

MWCOG TAZ 2025 Polygon

MWCOG TAZ 2030 Polygon

MWCOG TAZ 2035 Polygon

MWCOG TAZ 2040 Polygon

Richmond MPO TAZ 2035 Polygon

Data received on August 18, 2015.

http://www.richmondregional.org/TPO/LRTP/plan2035/

plan2035_Map.htm

Candidate Projects Line

Candidate Project Points Point

MPO Polygon

Richmond Regional Planning District Commission

Layer represents the projected population in the year 2020 for the Fredericksburg area.

Layer represents the projected population in the year 2030 for the Fredericksburg area.

Layer represents the projected population in the year 2040 for the Fredericksburg area.

Layer received as TAZ2040. This dataset represents the projected population in the year 2040 for the Northern Virginia and 

Washington DC area.

Layer represents the projected population in the year 2035 for the Richmond area.

Layer received as Candidate_Projects. This dataset represents Candidate Projects for the Richmond Regional Planning District 

Commission. The plan2035 Advisory Committee will be reviewing, ranking and considering future funding recommendations 

for these projects.

Layer received as Candidate_Project_pts. This dataset represents Candidate Projects for the Richmond Regional Planning 

District Commission. The plan2035 Advisory Committee will be reviewing, ranking and considering future funding 

recommendations for these projects.

Layer received as MPO. This layer represents the boundary of the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission.

Layer received as TAZ2010. This dataset represents the population in the year 2010 for the Northern Virginia and Washington 

DC area.

Layer received as TAZ2015. This dataset represents the projected population in the year 2015 for the Northern Virginia and 

Washington DC area.

Layer received as TAZ2020. This dataset represents the projected population in the year 2020 for the Northern Virginia and 

Washington DC area.

Layer received as TAZ2025. This dataset represents the projected population in the year 2025 for the Northern Virginia and 

Washington DC area.

Layer received as TAZ2030. This dataset represents the projected population in the year 2030 for the Northern Virginia and 

Washington DC area.

Layer received as TAZ2035. This dataset represents the projected population in the year 2035 for the Northern Virginia and 

Washington DC area.
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-31

Name Type Description Source

Private Local Projects Line

Private Local Project Points Point

TIP Projects Line

TIP Project Points Point

Project Points Combined Point

Projects Combined Line

Jerry Coates, GIS Analyst

2100 Blarendon Blvd, Suite 813, Arlington, VA 22201

gcoates@arlingtonva.us

Data received on September 23, 2014, November 13, 

2014, February 27, 2015, and April 30, 2015.

Contours Line

Airport Polygon

Alleys Polygon

Bike Routes Line

Buildings Polygon

County Parks Line Layer received as County_Parks.shp. This dataset includes county park boundaries for Arlington County.

Layer received as ArlCo_Contour2011_BufferArea.shp. This dataset includes contours at a 2ft interval for Arlington County.

Layer received as Airport.shp. This dataset includes the boundary for that airport in Arlington County.

Layer received as Alley.shp. This dataset includes the location of alleyways in Arlington County.

Layer received as Bike Routes.shp. This dataset includes the location of bike routes in Arlington County. 

Layer received as Buildings.shp. This dataset includes the location of buildings in Arlington County

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Arlington County

Layer received as ProjectPoints_Combined. This dataset is a combination of the Transportation Improvement Project feature 

class, the Private and Local Projects feature class, and the Candidate Projects feature class.

Layer received as Projects_Combined. This dataset is a combination of the Transportation Improvement Project feature class, 

the Private and Local Projects feature class, and the Candidate Projects feature class.

Layer received as PrivateLocal_Projects. This dataset represents Private and/or Local Projects for the Richmond Regional 

Planning District Commission. These projects are proposed to be included in the plan2035 document and are considered as 

part of the transportation network that is modeled to determine air quality conformity. As funding for these projects is 

provided by private or local sources, the projects are not ranked.

Layer received as PrivateLocal_pts. This dataset represents Private and/or Local Projects for the Richmond Regional Planning 

District Commission. These projects are proposed to be included in the plan2035 document and are considered as part of the 

transportation network that is modeled to determine air quality conformity. As funding for these projects is provided by private 

or local sources, the projects are not ranked.

Layer received as TIP_Projects. This dataset represents Transportation Improvement Projects (TIP) for the Richmond Regional 

Planning District Commission. These projects are already receiving funding and advancing through the implementation stages 

in the RAMPO's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Six-Year 

Improvement Program (SYIP), which is maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Department 

of Rail and Public Transportation. As funding has already been committed for these projects, these projects will not be ranked.

Layer received as TIP_Projects_pts. This dataset represents Transportation Improvement Projects (TIP) for the Richmond 

Regional Planning District Commission. These projects are already receiving funding and advancing through the 

implementation stages in the RAMPO's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and through the Commonwealth of 

Virginia's Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP), which is maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation and the 

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. As funding has already been committed for these projects, these 

projects will not be ranked.
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-32

Name Type Description Source

Parking Lot Polygon

Paved Median Polygon

Roads Polygon

Sidewalks Polygon

Streams Line

Swimming Pools Point

Trail Network Line

Walking Network Line

Zoning Boundary Polygon

Real Estate Parcels Polygon

Resource Protection Area Layer

Brett King, GIS Analyst/Applications Division

Information Technology Services

City of Alexandria, Virginia

brett.king@alexandriava.gov

Data received on September 26, 2014, October 13, 

2014, May 5, 2015, and September 11, 2015.

Parcels Polygon

Parcels Polygon

Parcel Block Polygon

Layer received as Parcels.shp. This dataset details all parcel boundaries in Arlington County.

Layer received as Public_RPA.lyr. This dataset illustrates all Resource Protection Areas in Arlington County.

Layer received as Parcel_y.shp. This dataset includes the boundaries and ownership of all parcels in the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Parcel_x. This dataset includes the location of each parcel tax map as part of a grid for the City. 

Layer received as Parcels_Block_x. This dataset's purpose is to organize and manage the parcel information in the City of 

Alexandria. 

Layer received as Streams.shp. This dataset includes the locations of streams and culverts and names of streams in Arlington 

County.

Layer received as Swimming Pools.shp. This dataset details the locations of public and school associated swimming pools in 

Arlington County.

Layer received as Trail Network.shp. This dataset includes the names and locations of all trails in Arlington County.

Layer received as Walking Network.shp. This dataset includes the location of walking networks in Arlington County.

Layer received as Zoning Boundary.shp. This dataset includes the names and locations of different zones and districts in 

Arlington County. 

Layer received as Parking Lot.shp. This dataset includes parking lot locations in Arlington County.

Layer received as Paved Median.shp. This dataset details the locations of paved medians in Arlington County.

Layer received as Roads.shp. This dataset includes all roads in Arlington County.

Layer received as Sidewalks.shp. This dataset details the locations of sidewalks in Arlington County.

City of Alexandria
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-33

Name Type Description Source

Address Points Point

Zip Code Boundaries Polygon

Zip Code Boundaries 

(Generalized) Polygon

City of Alexandria Boundary Line

City of Alexandria Boundary Polygon

Regional Boundary Polygon

Buildings Polygon

3D Buildings Polygon

Miscellaneous Buildings Polygon

Census Blocks Polygon

Census Block Groups Polygon

Census Tracts Polygon

Floodplain FIRM Polygon

100 year Floodplains Polygon

Hydrology Polygon

Layer received as Census10_Base_BlkGrp. This dataset provides the information in the Census MAF/TIGER database in a 

geographic information system or other geographic application format. 

Layer received as Census10_Base_Tract. This dataset provides the information in the Census MAF/TIGER database in a 

geographic information system or other geographic application format.

Layer received as Flood_DFIRM2010_y. The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information 

and supporting data used to develop the risk data. 

Layer received as Flood_Flood100Year_y. This dataset depicts the flood risk information for those areas designated as 100-

year flood zones.

Layer received as Hydro_Hydro_y. This dataset provides the location of all stream, rivers, and lakes larger than 5 feet in width.

Layer received as Region_y. This dataset provides the jurisdictional boundaries of the greater Washington, DC. Area. The area 

includes 10 northern Virginia jurisdictions, 3 in Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Layer received as Bld_y. This dataset provides the location, functional uses, size in square feet, and number of residential units 

for every building within the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Bld3D_y. This dataset provides a detailed footprint for each building in the City over 100 square feet in size.

Layer received as BldMisc_y. This dataset provides location information for all decks, patios, porches, and building canopies in 

the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Census10_Base_Blk. This dataset provides the information in the Census MAF/TIGER database in a 

geographic information system or other geographic application format.

Layer received as Addr_p. This dataset provides the property address of all properties in the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Address_TrueZip_y. This dataset provides specific zip code information based on parcels and used for 

analysis purposes.

Layer received as Address_Zipcode_y. This dataset provides generalized zip code boundaries for cartographic purposes only.

Layer received as Boundary_Alex_I. This dataset provides a linear geographic extent of the City of Alexandria jurisdictional 

boundary.

Layer received as Boundary_Alex_y. This dataset provides the jurisdictional area of the City of Alexandria.
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Name Type Description Source

Piers Polygon

Shoreline Line

Streams Line

Enterprise Zones Polygon

Fire Hydrants Point

Ortho Imagery Polygon

Miscellaneous Fences Line

Miscellaneous Other 

Pavement Polygon

Public 

Sidewalks/Crosswalks Polygon

Traffic Lights Point

Light Poles Point

City owned and Maintained 

Trash Containers Point

Height Districts Polygon

Historic Districts Polygon

Small Area Plan Polygon

Layer received as Utility_StreetLights. This dataset provides the location of publicly maintained street lights and utility poles. It 

serves the City Departments for maintenance purposes.

Layer received as WateMgt_Trashcan_p. This dataset provides the location of all City owned and maintained trash containers 

on public streets. 

Layer received as HeightDistricts. This dataset was developed to create the Height District Map, which was adopted as part of 

the zoning map per Section 6-400 of the Zoning Ordinance. The data includes the Height District number and comments that 

explain the height requirement for that district.

Layer received as Planning_HistoricDistricts. This dataset is produced by the Planning and Zoning Department's Historic 

Preservation Division for regulatory purposes. 

Layer received as Planning_SmallAreaPlans. This dataset was developed for the purpose of representing planning areas in the 

City of Alexandria. 

Layer received as Imagery_Ortho09_x. This dataset provides a reference for the spatial location of an image tile. It is an 

indexed grid for orthoimagery tiles. 

Layer received as Misc_Barriers_Layer. This dataset provides the location of fences, retaining walls, and other walls captured 

through aerial imagery for the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Misc_OtherPavedAreas. This dataset provides the location of all other paved areas that are not considered 

part of a road, driveway, parking lot, or sidewalk.

Layer received as Walk_y. This dataset provides the location of all public sidewalks, crosswalks, and stairs throughout the City. 

For the purpose of this data, public sidewalks are commonly referred to as the main sidewalk crossing a property which is 

parallel to the road. Individual sidewalks connecting the front door of a home to the public sidewalk are not captured.

Layer received as Traffic_TrffcLts_p. This dataset provides the location of traffic signals within the City of Alexandria. 

Layer received as Hydro_Pier_y. This dataset provides the location of all piers along the Potomac River.

Layer received as hydro_Shore_l. This dataset provides the location of the shoreline in the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Hydro_Stream_lc. This dataset provides the centerline location of all streams less than 5 feet in width.

Layer received as AEDP_Entpzn_y. This dataset provides the location for enterprise zones in the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Fire_Hydrant_p. This dataset provides the location of all fire hydrants within the City of Alexandria.
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Name Type Description Source

Zoning Planning Polygon

Bike Trails Line

Recreational Amenities Polygon

Recreational Park Polygon

Recreational Center Point

School Board Districts Polygon

Schools Point

Storm Drainage Network 

Catch Basins Point

Storm Drainage Network 

Control Devices Point

Drainage Culvert Points Point

Drainage Gravity Lines Line

Drainage Inlet Point

Drainage Manholes Point

Drainage Nodes Point

Drainage Pipe 

Inflow/Outflow Point

Layer received as DPipeIO. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage network and 

a sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and direct it to 

major waterways. 

Layer received as DculverPoint. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage network 

and a sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and direct it 

to major waterways. 

Layer received as DGravityMain. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage network 

and a sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and direct it 

to major waterways. 

Layer received as Dinlet. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage network and a 

sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and direct it to 

major waterways. 

Layer received as Dmanhole. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage network 

and a sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and direct it 

to major waterways. 

Layer received as Dnodes. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage network and 

a sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and direct it to 

major waterways. 

Layer received as School_SchoolBoardDistricts. This dataset provides the geographic boundaries of public school board election 

districts.

Layer received as School_School_y. This dataset was developed for use in the Planning and Zoning Department and utilized 

with the emergency operations center's planning. The polygon features represent the boundaries for the City of Alexandria's 

school land.

Layer received as DCatchBasin. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage network 

and a sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and direct it 

to major waterways such as the Potomac River and smaller streams and open channels.

Layer received as DControlDevice. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage 

network and a sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and 

direct it to major waterways. 

Layer received as Zoning. This dataset was produced for use in the Planning and Zoning Department to identify the specific 

zoning of each parcel in the City of Alexandria. 

Layer received as Bike_lc. This dataset provides the locations of bike trails in the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Rec_Amenity_y. This dataset provides the location and description of public facilities maintained by the Park 

and Recreation Department for the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Rec_Park_y. This dataset provides the location of all City owned parks or recreational sites.

Layer received as Recctr_p. This dataset is used to show the locations of Recreational Centers in the City of Alexandria. 
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Name Type Description Source

Drainage Sewer Shed Polygon

Drainage Storage Basin Point

Sanitary Combined Catch 

Basin Point

Sanitary Combined Inlet Point

Sanitary Combined Pipe 

Inflow/Outflow Point

Sanitary Gravity Lines Line

Sanitary Manhole Point

Sanitary Nodes Point

Sanitary Sewer Sheds Polygon

Contour Lines Line

Spot Elevations Point

Regional Metro Point

Transit Bus Routes Line

 Transit Bus Stops Point

Transit Metro Line Layer received as Transit_Metro_I. This dataset represents WMATA's metrorail lines within the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Topo_Contour_I. This dataset represents contour lines at 2 foot intervals for the City of Alexandria. The data 

was originally captured by a consultant during a 2001 planimetric project with portions updated during a 2004 planimetric 

update project.

Layer received as Topo_Spot_p. This dataset represents spot elevations at random locations for the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Region_Metro_p. This dataset represents WMATA's metrorail stops in the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as BusRoute_I. This dataset represents public bus routes within the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Bus_Stops_p. This dataset represents the public bus line's bus stops within the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as SCombinedPipeIO. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage 

network and a sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and 

direct it to major waterways. 

Layer received as SGravityMain. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage network 

and a sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and direct it 

to major waterways. 

Layer received as Smanhole. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage network 

and a sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and direct it 

to major waterways. 

Layer received as Snode. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage network and a 

sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and direct it to 

major waterways. 

Layer received as SSewerShed. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage network 

and a sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and direct it 

to major waterways. 

Layer received as DSewerShed. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage network 

and a sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and direct it 

to major waterways. 

Layer received as DStorageBasin. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage 

network and a sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and 

direct it to major waterways. 

Layer received as SCombinedCatchBasin. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage 

network and a sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and 

direct it to major waterways. 

Layer received as SCombinedInlet. This dataset includes two separate collection systems; comprised of a storm drainage 

network and a sanitary wastewater network. There are multiple storm drainage collection systems which collect rain water and 

direct it to major waterways. 
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Name Type Description Source

Transit Rail Line

Transit Trolley Line

Transit Trolley Point

Driveway Polygon

Parking Lot Polygon

Roads Line

Voting House of 

Representatives Polygon

Voting Polling Place Point

Voting Precinct Polygon

Voting Senate Polygon

Gregory Bacon, GIS Analyst

Fairfax, Virginia

GIS.HelpQ@fairfaxcounty.gov

Data received on September 19, 2014, September 30, 

2014, June 15, 2015, and September 1, 2015.

Airports Polygon

Chesapeake Bay Areas Polygon

 County Border Polygon

ES Attendance Areas Polygon

Layer received as Voting_Senate_y. This dataset represents the Virginia State Senate Districts for the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Airports.shp. This dataset provides the names and geographic locations of airports in and around the eastern 

half of Fairfax County.

Layer received as Chesapeake_Bay_Areas.shp. This dataset provides the geographic location of Chesapeake Bay Areas in 

Fairfax County.

Layer received as County_Border.shp. This dataset depicts the geographic boundary, portraying the extend and limits of 

Fairfax County. The boundary is defined by both physical features (the Potomac River and Occoquan River) and legal 

boundaries of the surrounding areas.

Layer received as ES_Attendance_Areas.shp. This dataset provides the attendance numbers for elementary schools in Fairfax 

County.

Layer received as Parklot_y. This dataset represents parking lots for the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Road_lc. This dataset represents street centerlines for the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Voting_House_y. This dataset represents the Virginia State House Districts within the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Voting_Polling_p. This dataset represents voter polling places for the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Voting_Precinct_y. This dataset represents the voting precincts for the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Transit_Rail_I. This dataset represents railroad lines for the City of Alexandria. 

Layer received as Transit_Trolley_I. This dataset represents the King Street Trolley Route in the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Transit_Trolley_p. This dataset represents the King Street Trolley bust stops in the City of Alexandria.

Layer received as Driveway_y. This dataset represents driveways for the City of Alexandria.

Fairfax County
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Name Type Description Source

FCPA Trails Line

Federal Block 2010 Polygon

Federal Block Group 2010 Polygon

Federal Tract 2010 Polygon

Historic Overlay Districts Polygon

HS Attendance Areas Polygon

 Human Services Regions Polygon

Hydro Areas 4000 Polygon

Hydro Edges 4000 Line

Major Utility Lines Line

MS Attendance Areas Polygon

Non FCPA Trails Line

Parks FCPA Polygon

Parks FCPA Maintenance 

Areas Polygon

Parks Non FCPA Polygon

Layer received as MS_ATTENDANCE_AREAS.shp. This dataset provides the attendance numbers for middle schools in Fairfax 

County.

Layer received as NON_FCPA_TRAILS.shp. This layer depicts walkways and trails that are not owned or maintained by the 

Fairfax County Park Authority.

Layer received as PARKS_FCPA.shp. This layer represents park boundaries for all land parcels under the ownership of the 

Fairfax County Park Authority.

Layer received as PARKS_FCPA_MAINTENANCE_AREAS.shp. This layer is a geographical representation of the Fairfax County 

Park Authority's Grounds Management Areas. The county is divided into 7 geographical areas within an Area Crew responsible 

for grounds maintenance within the limits of the boundaries.

Layer received as PARKS_NON_FCPA.shp. This layer represents park boundaries for all land parcels that are not under the 

ownership of the Fairfax County Park Authority.

Layer received as HS_ATTENDANCE_AREAS.shp. This dataset provides the attendance numbers for high schools in Fairfax 

County.

Layer received as HUMAN_SVCS_REGIONS.shp. This layer depicts the boundaries of the human services regions in Fairfax 

County.

Layer received as HYDRO_AREAS_4000.shp. This dataset represents waterbodies as polygon features for Fairfax County.

Layer received as HYDRO_EDGES_4000.shp. This dataset represents waterbodies as line features for Fairfax County.

Layer received as MAJOR_UTILITY_LINES.shp. This layer depicts the geographic location of major utilities lines in Fairfax 

County.

Layer received as FCPA_TRAILS.shp. This GIS polyline dataset is a comprehensive inventory of walkways and trails primarily 

maintained by the Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division (MSMD) and Virginia Department of Transportation. All 

pathways exist within Fairfax County and were identified with VDOT Form 1 asset inventory sheets and then transferred to a 

hard copy tax map book.

Layer received as FEDERAL_BLOCK_2010.shp. This dataset provides information regarding the census blocks in Fairfax County.

Layer received as FEDERAL_BLOCKGROUP_2010.shp. This dataset provides information regarding the census block groups in 

Fairfax County.

Layer received as FEDERAL_TRACT_2010.shp. This dataset provides information regarding the census tracts in Fairfax County.

Layer received as HISTORIC_OVERLAY_DISTRICTS.shp. This dataset was created to provide information on historic districts in 

Fairfax County.
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Name Type Description Source

Planning Areas Polygon

Planning Districts Polygon

Political Jurisdictions Polygon

Radon Potential Areas Polygon

Railroads 4000 Line

Refuse Collection Areas Polygon

Refuse Facility Locations Point

Refuse Pickup Days Polygon

Refuse Type Areas Polygon

Regions Polygon

Roadways Line

School Facilities Point

Soil Survey Feet Polygon

Soils Polygon

Supervisor Districts Polygon

Layer received as ROADWAYS.shp. This layer depicts the geographic locations of roadways in Fairfax County.

Layer received as SCHOOL_FACILITIES.shp. This layer depicts the geographic location of school buildings and associated 

facilities in Fairfax County.

Layer received as SOIL_SURVEY_FEET.shp. This dataset is a digital soil survey consisting of georeferenced digital map data 

prepared by soils scientists as a part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey.

Layer received as SOILS.shp. This dataset provides the soil type boundaries and geographic locations of different soil types for 

Fairfax County.

Layer received as SUPERVISOR_DISTRICTS.shp. This layer represents the geographic boundaries of supervisor districts within 

Fairfax County.

Layer received as REFUSE_COLLECTION_AREAS.shp. This layer depicts the refuse and recycling collection areas. These areas 

are broken down by special tax districts from the DTA IAS system.

Layer received as REFUSE_FACILITY_LOCATIONS.shp. This layer indicates locations in which Fairfax County provides refuse, 

recycling, and vacuum leaf collection drop off sites.

Layer received as REFUSE_PICKUP_DAYS.shp. This layer depicts geographic boundaries showing small and local sanitary 

districts created by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to show Fairfax County refuse, recycling, and leaf collection areas 

and collection services.

Layer received as REFUSE_TYPE_AREAS.shp. This layer depicts geographic boundaries to show the type of Fairfax County 

collection areas for refuse, recycling, and leaf collection services.

Layer received as REGIONS.shp. This layer depicts the school district regions for the 2014-2015 school year in Fairfax County.

Layer received as PLANNING_AREAS.shp. This layer depicts the geographic locations of Fairfax County's four planning areas.

Layer received as PLANNING_DISTRICTS.shp. This layer depicts the geographic locations and names of the planning districts 

located within the four planning areas of Fairfax County.

Layer received a POLITICAL_JURISDICTIONS.shp. This layer was created to provide a cartographic depiction of the 

jurisdictional limits within Fairfax County.

Layer received as RADON_POTENTIAL_AREAS.shp. This layer depicts the areas of radon potential based on a study from 1988 

across Fairfax County.

Layer received as RAILROADS_4000.shp. This layer depicts the geographic location and the line color (if applicable) for all rail 

lines across Fairfax County.
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Name Type Description Source

Supervisor Office Locations Point

US Congressional Districts Polygon

USGS Grid Polygon

VA Delegate Districts Polygon

VA Senate Districts Polygon

Volunteer Group Areas Polygon

Voting Locations Point

Voting Precincts Polygon

Watersheds Polygon

Address Grid Polygon

Addresses Point

Blocks Polygon

Building Additions Polygon

 Buildings Polygon

Cartographic Lines Line Layer received as CARTOGRAPHIC_LINES. This layer depicts the special lines that are used on the property maps such as 

connector lines for disjointed parcels.

Layer received as ADDRESS_GRID. This dataset depicts the polygon area of address ranges by 100's for both north and south 

and east and west directions. 

Layer received as ADDRESSES. This dataset provides the address of the parcels in the County.

Layer received as BLOCKS. This dataset contains data defining the exterior boundaries of subdivided land within subdivisions in 

Fairfax County.

Layer received as BUILDING_ADDTIONS. This layer contains various building additions in Fairfax County. The purpose is to 

identify the types of additions and assign attributes to them.

Layer received as BUILDINGS. This layer contains the buildings that have been captured through various processes. The 

original data in the layer was captured during the 1997 data conversion effort for Fairfax County. The most recent building 

footprints update was completed in 2011-2013 using 2009 stereo models.

Layer received as VOLUNTEER_GROUP_AREAS.shp. The Volunteer Groups (also known as Community Based Organizations) 

are non-profit organizations that provide basic needs assistance to specific areas of the county. The groups work together to 

define their boundaries, often utilizing ZIP code boundaries for their edges.

Layer received as VOTING_LOCATIONS.shp. This layer represents voting booth locations for all federal, state, and local 

elections for Fairfax County.

Layer received as VOTING_PRECINCTS.shp. This layer represents voting precincts for all federal, state, and local elections for 

Fairfax County.

Layer received as WATERSHEDS.shp. This layer depicts the geographic boundaries of the watersheds in Fairfax County.

Layer received as SUPERVISOR_OFFICE_LOCATIONS.shp. This layer represents the geographic locations of supervisor district 

offices within Fairfax County.

Layer received as US_CONGRESSIONAL_DISTRICTS.shp. This layer has voting precincts, and election boundaries for all 

congressional elections for Fairfax County.

Layer received as USGS_GRID.shp. This layer represents the USGS Quad names and Grid boundaries within Fairfax County.

Layer received as VA_DELEGATE_DISTRICTS.shp. This layer has voting precincts and election boundaries for delegate 

elections for Fairfax County.

Layer received as VA_SENATE_DISTRICTS.shp. This layer has voting precincts and election boundaries for senate elections in 

Fairfax County.
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Name Type Description Source

Common Areas Polygon

Community Pools Polygon

Contours Line

Contours 2ft Line

Easements Layer Polygon

Easements Polygons Polygon

Floodplains Polygon

Hydro Areas Polygon

Hydro Edges Line

Major Transportation Areas Polygon

Major Transportation Edges Line

Minor Transportation Areas Polygon

Minor Transportation Edges Line

Parcels Polygon

Question Parcels Polygon

Layer received as PARCELS. This layer was created to depict the subdivided land, parcels, rights-of-way, and easements 

created by recorded documents (deeds and plats) within the County of Fairfax. Primary purpose of this data is the graphic 

portrayal of land parcels and their spatial relationships throughout Fairfax County.

Layer received as QUESTION_PARCELS. The purpose of this layer is to identify all properties that were cut and have not gone 

through the proper subdivision control process.

Layer received as MINOR_TRANSPORTATION_EDGES. This layer contains the minor transportation edges captured by Fairfax 

County. One purpose is to identify the minor transportation edges and assign attributes to them. One use is for 

property/zoning maps in large rights-of-way, it is useful to display the edge of pavement to provide context to the large area. 

Layer received as EASEMENTS_layer. This dataset contains a variety of easements that are captured from recorded plats. 

Layer received as EASEMENTS_POLYGONS_layer. This dataset contains two feature classes. These feature classes were 

generated from extensive plat research to derive the metes and bounds to then create all easements determined to be related 

to stormwater management. All easements are contained within the Fairfax County boundary.

Layer received as FLOOD_PLAIN_RECORDED. This dataset was created to depict the approximate location of the 100 year 

floodplain for those streams along which information is available at this time.

Layer received as HYDRO_AREAS. This dataset includes polygon hydrography covering Fairfax County. The SE quad is 

developed from the 2007 stereo models, and the rest of the county is developed from the 2009 stereo models. In 2013 the SE 

quad was updated using the 2009 stereo models. This dataset captures lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, etc. within the 

established constraints of the dataset development.

Layer received as HYDRO_EDGES. This layer contains the water features that were visible on the orthophotography. The SE 

quad is developed from the 2007 stereo models, while the rest of the County is developed from the 2009 stereo models. In 

2013 the SE quadrant was updated using stereopairs from 2009. This contains streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, swamps, paved 

ditches, and dams.

Layer received as COMMON_AREAS. This layer's primary purpose is the graphic portrayal of land developed through the 

approval process defined in the Fairfax County Subdivision Ordinance and their spatial relationship throughout the county. This 

data layer illustrates the commonly owned land within condominium complexes. 

Layer received as COMMUNITY_POOLS. This layer contains the visible pools that belong to a community but not to individual 

properties. This includes outdoor pools at recreation sites and outdoor pools at hotels and condominium complexes and multifamily residential complexes such as rental communities. The layer also includes the name of the pool, if it is known.

Layer received as CONTOURS. This layer contains contours that were derived from the digital terrain model made up of 

irregularly spaced mass points and break lines. The contours are 5 foot intervals and are broken down into 9 different types.

Layer received as Contours_2ft. This layer contains contours covering all of Fairfax County. The County is developed from the 

2009 stereo models. The contour interval is 2 feet. 

Layer received as MAJOR_TRANSPORTATION_AREAS. This layer contains the major transportation areas that have been 

captured originally in 1997 and then subsequently updated with 2009 stereo imagery in 2011-2013.

Layer received as MAJOR_TRANSPORTATION_EDGES. This layer contains the major transportation edges that were captured 

using stereo models. 

Layer received as MINOR_TRANSPORTATION_AREAS. This layer contains the minor transportation areas captured by Fairfax 

County. One purpose is to identify the minor transportation areas and assign attributes to them. 
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Name Type Description Source

Railroads Line

Recreational Features Polygon

Rights of way Polygon

Sidewalks Line

Sidewalks Centerline Line

Special Tax Areas Polygon

Storage Tanks Polygon

Subdivisions Polygon

Tax Map Polygon

Wetlands Polygon

Wetlands Edges Line

Zoning Polygon

Zip Code Areas Polygon

Angie Mills, GISP, GIS Division Chief

Prince William County, Virginia

amills@pwcgov.org

Data received on October 20, 2014, March 4, 2015, and 

May 1, 2015.

Census Polygon

Layer received as RIGHTSOFWAY. This layer of polygons completes the coverage of land in the County. The other parts are 

parcels and common areas. This layer delineates the public right of way areas.

Layer received as SIDEWALKS. This layer contains the sidewalk edges that have been captured through various processes. The 

original data in this layer was captured in the 1997-2000 data conversion effort for Fairfax County.

Layer received as SIDEWALKS_CENTERLINE. This layer contains the sidewalk centerlines. The sidewalk centerlines were 

captured using stereo models.

Layer received as SPECIAL_TAX_AREAS. This layer contains the boundaries of special tax areas as defined by the taxing 

authority of Fairfax County. These are special tax districts where additional fees are levied on the properties within the 

districts.

Layer received as RAILROADS. This layer was created to identify the location of railroad lines in and around Fairfax County.

Layer received as RECREATIONAL_FEATURES. This dataset contains the recreational type features that are impervious. This 

feature class includes tennis courts, basketball courts, and any other recreational hard surface.

Layer received as ZIPCODE_AREAS. This layer depicts the boundaries for the various zip code areas in Fairfax County.

Layer received as WETLAND_EDGES. This dataset depicts the edges of wetland areas in Fairfax County.

Layer received as ZONING. This dataset depicts zoning area boundaries for Fairfax County.

Layer received as STORAGE_TANKS. The storage tanks layer contains the large holding tanks for water, gasoline, jet fuel or 

other such liquids. These will be identified and captured as a polygon outside of the tank itself.

Layer received as SUBDIVISIONS. This layer contains data defining the exterior boundaries of subdivided land within Fairfax 

County. The subdivision layer was created to depict subdivided land areas defined by recorded documents for the County of 

Fairfax.

Layer received as TAX_MAP. This grid breaks down the county into approximately 444 tiles. This is the basis for the parcel 

numbering system in Fairfax County.

Layer received as WETLANDS. This layer depicts the location of wetland areas in Fairfax County.

Layer received as Census.shp. This dataset provides census data information for Prince William County.

Prince William County
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-43

Name Type Description Source

Centerlines Line

County Boundaries Polygon

Comprehensive Plan Polygon

Contours Line

Coordinate Grid Polygon

Cultural Lines Line

Cultural Polygons Polygon

Culverts Point

Hydro Lines Line

Hydro Polygons Polygon

Parcels Polygon

Parks Polygon

Powerlines Line

Pylons Point

Railroads Line

Layer received as CoordGrid.shp. This dataset depicts the USGS Quad Grid index for Prince William County.

Layer received as CultLines.shp.

Layer received as CultPolys.shp.

Layer received as Culverts.shp. This dataset represents the geographic location of culverts in Prince William County.

Layer received as HydroLines.shp. This dataset represents streams and rivers in Prince William County.

Layer received as HydroPolys.shp. This dataset represents the areas of rivers and streams in Prince William County.

Layer received as Parcels.shp. This dataset details all parcel boundaries and ownership information for Prince William County.

Layer received as Parks.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations of parks as polygon features in Prince William 

County.

Layer received as Centerlines.shp. This dataset shows the locations of all road centerlines in Prince William County.

Layer received as CntyBnd.shp. This dataset depicts the county boundaries for Prince William County.

Layer received as CompPlan.shp. This dataset represents Comprehensive Plan Land Use plans for Prince William County.

Layer received as Contours.shp. This dataset provides contours at 2-foot intervals for Prince William County.

Layer received as PowerLines.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations of powerlines in Prince William County.

Layer received as Pylons.shp. This dataset depicts the geographic locations of pylons in Prince William County.

Layer received as Railroads.shp. This dataset was created to show the locations of the railroad in Prince William County.
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Name Type Description Source

Road Edges Line

RPA Polygon

Soils Polygon

Spot Elevations Point

Subdivisions Polygon

Trails Line

Vegetation Polygon

Voting Precincts Polygon

Watersheds Polygon

Zoning Polygon

Amy Epperson, Deputy Commissioner of Revenue

Stafford County, Virginia

aepperson@staffordcountyva.gov

Data received on September 30, 2014, November 11, 

2014, April 20, 2015, May 1, 2015, and September 18, 

2015.

Block Groups 2010 Polygon

Blocks 2010 Polygon

Contours Line

Easements Line

Layer received as SpotElev.shp. This dataset represents spot elevations of particular areas in Prince William County.

Layer received as Subdiv.shp. This dataset represents Subdivisions in Prince William County. The data provides information on 

the name of the subdivision, the identification number, creation date, and deed book and page numbers.

Layer received as Trails.shp. This dataset represents trails and paths in Prince William County.

Layer received as Vegetation.shp. This dataset depicts the presence of vegetation across Prince William County.

Layer received as VotPrec.shp. This dataset represents the geographic boundaries of voting precincts in Prince William County.

Layer received as Watersheds.shp. This dataset provides the geographic boundaries and extents of watersheds in Prince 

William County.

Layer received as RdEdges.shp. This dataset was created to depict road edges in Prince William County.

Layer received as RPA.shp. This dataset was created to depict the locations of Resource Protection Areas in Prince William 

County.

Layer received as Soils.shp. This dataset depicts the geographic locations of soil types in Prince William County. The soil label, 

it's permeability, and erodability are also listed in this data.

Layer received as Zoning.shp. This dataset represents zoning boundaries and extents for Prince William County.

Layer received as block_groups_2010. This dataset provides the block group boundaries for all block groups in Stafford 

County.

Layer received as blocks_2010. This dataset provides the block boundaries for all census blocks in Stafford County.

Layer received as CONTOURS. This dataset provides contours at 2-foot intervals for Stafford County.

Layer received as easements. This dataset provides the locations and boundaries of all easements in Stafford County.

Stafford County
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Name Type Description Source

Election Districts Polygon

Election Precincts Polygon

Hospitals Point

Hydrology Line

Hydropoly Polygon

Land Use Polygon

Monuments Line

Parcels Polygon

Parks Polygon

Places Line

Polling Places Point

Reservoir Protection 

Overlay Districts Polygon

RPA Polygon

Schools Point

Soils Polygon

Layer received as ELECTION_PRECINCTS. This dataset provides the geographic locations of the election precinct districts in 

Stafford County.

Layer received as hospitals. This layer provides the geographic location of hospitals within Stafford County.

Layer received as hydrology. This dataset provides the locations of hydrography features within Stafford County.

Layer received as hydropoly. This dataset provides polygon features of hydrography withing Stafford County.

Layer received as LandUse. This dataset provides the geographic location of rural, urban, and suburban areas within Stafford 

County.

Layer received as monuments. This dataset provides the geographic location, names, and condition of monuments in Stafford 

County.

Layer received as election_districts. This dataset provides the locations and boundaries of voting districts within Stafford 

County.

Layer received as schools. This dataset provides the names, number of floors, and geographic locations of schools in Stafford 

County.

Layer received as Soils. This dataset represents soil types and their extents in Stafford County.

Layer received as PARCELS. This dataset provides parcel boundaries, but not ownership information, for Stafford County.

Layer received as Parks. This dataset provides the geographic locations, names, addresses, and types (golf course, historic 

park, or recreational park) of parks within Stafford County.

Layer received as places. This dataset represents places specifically defined by the US Census Bureau, including parks, tracks, 

golf courses, college campuses, schools, landmarks, historic properties, post offices, train stations, boat landings, substations, 

campgrounds, movie theaters, wineries, and churches.

Layer received as POLLING_PLACES. This dataset represents the geographic locations of polling places in Stafford County.

Layer received as reservoir_protection_overlay_districts. Resource Protection Overlay Districts were created for the purpose of 

protecting and promoting public health, safety, and welfare by preserving existing and potential public drinking water supply 

reservoir sites and protecting them from the danger of water pollution.

Layer received as RPA. This dataset provides the grographic locations of resource protection areas in Stafford Coutny.
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-46

Name Type Description Source

Streets Line

Structures Polygon

Subdivisions Polygon

Tracts 2010 Polygon

Urban 2010 Polygon

Urban Service Area Polygon

Zip Code Polygon

Zoning Polygon

Kim Williams, GIS Analyst

601 Caroline St, Suite 200C, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

kbwilliams@fredericksburgva.gov

Data received on September 19, 2014 and April 24, 

2015.

Ancillary Centerlines Line

Arts and Cultural District Polygon

Census 2010 Area 

Landmarks Polygon

Census 2010 block Groups Polygon

Census 2010 Census Blocks Polygon

Census 2010 Census Tracts Polygon

Layer received as STREETS. This dataset represents the geographic locations and extents of streets in Stafford County.

Layer received as STRUCTURES. This dataset provides information on the parcel identification numbers, addresses, and 

locations of structures in Stafford County. 

Layer received as subdivisions. This dataset provides the names, addresses, and geographic locations of neighborhoods in 

Stafford County.

Layer received as tracts_2010. This dataset represents Census Tracts for Stafford County, provided by the US Census Bureau.

Layer received as Census_2010_Area_Landmarks.shp. This layer provides the location and names of landmarks and parks in 

the City of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as Census_2010_Block_Groups.shp. This layer provides the ID and locations for the block groups in the City of 

Fredericksburg.

Layer received as Census_2010_Census_Blocks.shp. This layer provides the ID and locations for the census blocks in the City 

of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as Census_2010_Census_Tracts.shp. This layer provides the ID and locations for the census tracts in the City of 

Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as urban_2010. This dataset is provided by the US Census Bureau, which delineates urban areas that represent 

densely developed territory, encompassing residential, commercial, and other nonresidential urban land uses for Stafford 

County.

Layer received as urban_service_area.shp. This dataset represents the geographic boundaries of urban service areas in 

Stafford County.

Layer received as zipcode. This dataset provides zip code area boundaries for Stafford County.

Layer received as ZONING. This dataset provides zoning area boundaries for Stafford County.

Layer received as Ancillary_Centerlines.shp. This dataset provides the centerline location of private access streets, driveways, 

and private alleyways in the City of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as Arts_and _Cultural_District.shp. This layer provides the location of the Arts and Cultural district in the City of 

Fredericksburg.

City of Fredericksburg
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-47

Name Type Description Source

Census 2010 County 

Subdivisions Polygon

Census 2010 Point 

Landmarks Point

Census 2010 Voting 

Districts Polygon

City Boundary Polygon

City Boundary Line Line

City Council Incumbents Point

City Parking Areas Point

City Recycling Polygon

City Recycling Line Line

City Schools Point

City Trash Collection Polygon

City Trash Collection Line Line

Contours Line

Council Wards Polygon

Flood Zones Polygon

Layer received as Census_2010_County_Subdivisions.shp. This dataset provides county subdivision boundaries which are the 

primary divisions of counties and their equivalent entities for the reporting of Census Bureau data, and they include legally 

minor civil divisions (MCDs) and statistical census county divisions (CCDs), and unorganized territories. 

Layer received as Census_2010_Point_Landmarks.shp. This dataset provides landmarks information from the Census Bureau, 

used for locating special features and to help enumerators during field operations. Some of the more common landmark types 

include area landmarks such as airports, cemeteries, parks, mountain peaks/summits, schools, and churches or other religious 

institutions.

Layer received as City_Recycling_Line.shp. This dataset was created to identify city recycling collection pickup days in the City 

of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as City_Schools.shp. This dataset was created to show the geographic location and names of the City of 

Fredericksburg schools.

Layer received as City_Trash_Collection.shp. This dataset was created to identify trash collection pickup days in the City of 

Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as City_Trash_Collection_Line.shp. This dataset was created to identify trash collection pickup days in the City 

of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as Contours.shp. This dataset was produced as a part of the VGIN mapping project executed in 2006 and 2007. 

The contours at 2 foot intervals were provided to jurisdictions who chose to use the upgrade option for contour generation.

Layer received as Council_Wards.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to depict the location of council wards.

Layer received as Census_2010_Voting_Districts.shp. This dataset represents voting districts, including precincts, wards, and 

election districts established by State governments for the purpose of conducting elections. 

Layer received as City_Boundary.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the boundary of the City of Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as City_Boundary_Line.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the boundary of the City of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as City_Council_Incumbents.shp. This dataset provides the names, addresses, and the political offices held by 

the city council incumbents in the City of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as CITY_PARKING_AREAS.shp. This dataset was created to depict the geographical location of city parking 

areas in the City of Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as City_Recycling.shp. This dataset was created to identify city recycling collection pickup days in the City of 

Fredericksburg.

Layer received as flood_zones.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the locations of flood zones in the City of 

Fredericksburg.
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-48

Name Type Description Source

Fred Centerlines Four 

Counties Line

Fred Routes Line

 Fred Stops Point

Fred Train Stations Point

Fredericksburg City Schools Point

Fredericksburg Public 

Services and Offices Point

Historic District Polygon

HUB Zones Polygon

Leaf Collection Polygon

National Park Service Polygon

Neighborhoods Polygon

NHD Area Polygon

NHD Flowline Line

NHD Waterbody Polygon

Overlay Districts Polygon

Layer received as FREDERICKSBURG_PUBLIC_SERVICES_AND_OFFICES.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the public 

service buildings and offices in the City of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as Historic_District.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the geographic location of the Historic District in 

the City of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as HUBZones.shp. The purpose of this dataset was to display the geographic locations of Historically 

Underutilized Business Zones within the City of Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as Leaf_Collection.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to aid the City of Fredericksburg citizens in determining 

when leaves will be picked up from their residences.

Layer received as National_Park_Service.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the location of the National Park Service 

property in the City of Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as Neigbhorhoods.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the location of various neighborhoods in the City 

of Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as Fred_Centerlines_FourCounties.shp. This dataset was created from the Virginia Geographic Information 

Network's (VGIN) Road Centerline data layer. The RCL layer for the City of Fredericksburg was extracted and provided to the 

locality.

Layer received as Fred_Routes.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the path of bus routes in the City of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as Fred_Stops.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the geographic locations of bus stops in the City of 

Fredericksburg.

Layer received as Fred_Train_Stations.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the locations of train stations.

Layer received as FREDERICKSBURG_CITY_SCHOOLS.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the locations of the City of 

Fredericksburg Public Schools.

Layer received as NHDArea. The NHD is a national framework for assigning reach addresses to water-related entities, such as 

industrial discharges, drinking water supplies, fish habitat areas, wild and scenic rivers. The NHDArea dataset represents areal 

hydrographic landmark features in the City of Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as NHDFlowline. The NHD is a national framework for assigning reach addresses to water-related entities, such 

as industrial discharges, drinking water supplies, fish habitat areas, wild and scenic rivers. The NHDFlowline dataset consists of 

routes that make up a linear surface water drainage network in the City of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as NHDWaterbody. The NHD is a national framework for assigning reach addresses to water-related entities, 

such as industrial discharges, drinking water supplied, fish habitat areas, wild and scenic rivers. The NHDWaterbody dataset 

contains regions representing areal NHD hydrographic waterbody features.

Layer received as Overlay_Districts.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the geographic locations of districts in the City 

of Fredericksburg.
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-49

Name Type Description Source

Parks Polygon

Polling Places Point

Riparian Easements Polygon

Road Centerlines Line

RPA Polygon

Site Addresses Point

Structures Polygon

Subdivisions Polygon

Tax Parcels Polygon

TAZ Polygon

Technology Zones Polygon

Tourism Zones Polygon

Trails Line

VDHR Listed Historic 

Districts Polygon

VGIN Rail Line

Layer received as Riparian_Easements.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the locations of riparian easements in the 

City of Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as Road_Centerlines.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the location of the centerline of the visual line 

between the edges of the road in the City of Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as RPA.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the locations of Resource Protection Areas in the City of 

Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as Site_Addresses.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the geographic locations of addresses in the City 

of Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as Structures.shp. The structure polygons were produced as a part of the 2009 orthophotography update cycle 

of the Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN) Virginia Base Mapping Program (VBMP). These features were provided 

to the City of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as Subdivisions.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the locations of various subdivisions in the City of 

Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as Parks.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the location of park areas in the City of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as Polling_Places.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the geographic location of polling places in the 

City of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as VGIN_Rail.shp. The purpsoe of this dataset is to provide a geographic representation of the location of 

existing rail in Virginia. This data, combined with other infrastructure, utility, environmental sensitivity, labor, demographics, 

and quality of life information are used to selectr properties for industrial or office use based on a prospect's needs.

Layer received as Tax_Parcels.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to display a PIN number identifier for each land parcel for 

the City of Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as TAZ.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the locations of Traffic Analysis Zones in the City of 

Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as Technology_Zones.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the locations of Technology Zones in the City 

of Fredericksburg. 

Layer received as Tourism_Zones.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the location of tourism zones in the City of 

Fredericksburg.

Layer received as Trails.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the locations of trails throughout the City of Fredericksburg 

.

Layer received as VDHR_Listed_Historic_Districts.shp. This dataset was created as a digital representation of the architectural 

resources that are documented by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. At this time, not all resources that have been 

surveyed at the reconnaisance or intensive level have been digitized. 
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-50

Name Type Description Source

Wetlands Polygon

Zoning Polygon

Tina Kolodziej, GISP, GIS Specialist

Information Services Department

9019 Old Battlefield Blvd, Suite 330, Spotsylvania, VA 

22553

tkolodziej@spotsylvania.va.us

Data received on September 18, 2014, November 17, 

2014, March 26, 2015, and May 5, 2015.

Contours 2013 2ft Line

Address Points Point

Agricultural and Forestal 

Districts Polygon

Airports Polygon

Airport Overlay District Polygon

Athletic Field Polygon

Bridge Polygon

Building Polygon

Communication Towers Point

Dam Line

Driveway Line

FEMA Flood Zone Polygon

Spotsylvania County

Layer received as Wetlands.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the location of wetlands for the City of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as Zoning.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the various zoning districts in the City of Fredericksburg.

Layer received as AthleticField.shp. This dataset was produced to display the locations of athletic fields in Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as BridgePoly.shp. This dataset provides location information for all bridges in Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as Building.shp. This dataset provides building footprint information for Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as CommunicationTowers.shp. This dataset was created to provide citizens, service providers and prospective 

providers with a GIS database of all the towers that are used for public communications within and around Spotsylvania 

County. The dataset is based on the data found in the FCC's antenna structure registry.

Layer received as Dam.shp. This dataset provides location information for dams in Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as Driveway.shp. This dataset was created to depict the access from the road to a residential or commercial 

structure to aid in the dispatching of emergency services and law enforcement. Exceptions generally are lots within 

subdivisions, areas where the structures are visible from the roads, and structures accessed through parking lots.

Layer received as Contours2013.shp. This dataset was produced as a part of the VGIN mapping project executed in 2006 and 

2007. The contours at 2 foot intervals were provided to jurisdictions who chose to use the upgrade option for contour 

generation.

Layer received as AddressPt.shp. This dataset provides site address points that represent the location of site or service delivery 

addresses assigned by local governments.

Layer received as AgriculturalForestalDistrict.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to display the Agricultural and Forestal 

Districts as defined in the Spotsylvania County code, Chapter 21, Article XII, Agricultural and Forestal Districts.

Layer received as Airports.shp. This dataset provides the names and locations of airports in Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as AirportOverlayDistrict.shp. This dataset was produced to display the Airport Protection Overlay District as 

defined in the Spotsylvania County Code, Chapter 23, Division 7, Section 23-7.1-13. The airport within this code is defined as 

Shannon Airport. This data is based on technical information about Shannon Airport and its airport safety zone. 

Layer received as FEMAFloodZone.shp. This dataset was created to depict the locations of flood zones in Spotsylvania County.
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-51

Name Type Description Source

Future Land Use Polygon

Govt Building Point

Govt Building Footprint Polygon

Govt Land Polygon

Highway Corridor Overlay 

District Polygon

Historic Overlay Districts Polygon

Intersections Point

Inundation Areas Polygon

Magisterial Districts Polygon

Mile Markers Point

National Park Service 

Properties Polygon

NWI Wetlands Polygon

Parking Areas Line

Railroads Line

Reservoir Overlay Districts Polygon

Layer received as HistoricOverlayDistrict.shp. This dataset was produced to display the Historic Overlay District in Spotsylvania 

County.

Layer received as Intersection.shp. This dataset provides the locations of intersections in Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as InundationArea.shp. This dataset contains inundation areas defined by their flood level for Spotsylvania 

County.

Layer received as MagisterialDistricts.shp. This dataset provides boundary information for the magisterial districts in 

Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as MileMarker.shp. This dataset was produced to display the mile marker information in Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as NationalParkServiceProperty.shp. This dataset was produced to display properties owned by the National 

Park Service in Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as FutureLandUse.shp. This dataset was created to depict future land use information for Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as GovtBuilding.shp. This dataset provides the locations of Government Buildings in Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as GovtBuildingFootprint.shp. This dataset provides the footprint polygons of Government Buildings in 

Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as GovtLand.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to display public lands owned by Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as HighwayCorridorOverlayDistrict.shp. This dataset was produced to display the Highway Corridor Overlay 

District in Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as Wetland.shp. This dataset depicts National Wetlands Inventory documented wetlands in Spotsylvania 

County.

Layer received as ParkingArea. This dataset provides information on locations of parking areas in Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as Railroad,shp. This layer represents the geographic location of the railroad in Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as ReservoirOverlayDistricts.shp. The Reservoir Protection Overlay District dataset represents a zoning overlay 

district which depicts the watershed supply or could potentially supply public drinking water.
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-52

Name Type Description Source

River Overlay Districts Polygon

Rivers and Waterbodies Polygon

Road Line

RPA Polygon

Soil USDA Polygon

Special Tax District Polygon

State House Districts Polygon

State Parks Polygon

State Senate Districts Polygon

Stream Line

Subdivisions Polygon

Sub Watershed Polygon

Swamp Polygon

Tax Parcels Polygon

Technology Zones Polygon

Layer received as RiverOverlayDistrict.shp. The River Protection Overlay District dataset shows the areas that may provide 

drinking water or recreational opportunities.

Layer received as water.shp. This dataset provides the geographic location and the type of waterbody present (pond, 

swimming pool, farm pond, natural pond, river, creek, run, reservoir, or lake ) for Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as road.shp. This dataset provides the geographic location and names of streets within Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as RPA.shp. This dataset was created to depict the locations of Resource Protection Areas in Spotsylvania 

County.

Layer received as soil.shp. This dataset is a digital soil survey and generally is the most detailed level of soils geographic data 

developed by the National Cooperative Soil Survey.

Layer received as SubWatershed.shp. This dataset depicts the geographic location and the names of the subwatersheds 

present in Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as Swamp.shp. This dataset depicts the geographic locations of swamps in Spotsylvania County. The data was 

provided by the National Hydrography Dataset.

Layer received as TaxParcels.shp. This dataset provides identification and location information, but not ownership information, 

for parcels in Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as TechnologyZone.shp. This dataset was created to show the Technology Zones for Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as SpecialTaxDistrict.shp. This dataset was created from the separate Special Service Districts layer for ease of 

use.

Layer received as StateHouseDistrict.shp. This dataset was created to provide information regarding the State House elected 

representative for each locality in the State of Virginia.

Layer received as StatePark.shp. This dataset provides the geographic boundary of the state park in Spotyslvania County.

Layer received as StateSenateDistricts.shp. This dataset wsa created to provide information regarding the State Senate elected 

representative for each locality in the State of Virginia. 

Layer received as stream.shp. This dataset provides the geographic location and the name (if applicable) of all streams in 

Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as Subdivision.shp. This dataset provides the names and geographic locations of subdivisions in Spotsylvania 

County. 
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-53

Name Type Description Source

Tourism Zones Polygon

Transportation Analysis 

Zones Polygon

Watersheds Polygon

Zip Code Areas Polygon

Angeline Crowder, CZA, County Planner

233 West Broaddus Avenue, Bowling Green, Virginia 

22427

acrowder@co.caroline.va.us

Data received on September 23, 2014, November 14, 

2014, March 4, 2015, and May 19 2015. 

Boundary Polygon

Fire Service Area Polygon

FORT AP HILL Polygon

Golf Courses Polygon

Historical Locations Point

Hydro Polygon

Industrial Parks Polygon

Public Parks Point

Rescue Service Area Polygon

Layer received as TourismZone.shp. This dataset was created to show areas in Spotsylvania County that should be targeted for 

Tourism, as defined in Spotsylvania County Mucipal Code, Chapter 24, Article II.

Layer received as TAZ.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the locations of Traffic Analysis Zones. The data was 

created from accident data and the frequency of accidents in Spotsylvania County.

Layer received as Watershed.shp. This dataset provides the geographic locations and names of the watersheds in Spotyslvania 

County.

Layer received as ZipCodeArea.shp. This dataset was orginially created by Spotsylvania County GIS staff in 2008 from 

boundary information provided by the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Post Offices and mailing addresses found in 

Spotsylvania County's real estate system.

Caroline County

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_Rescue_Service_Areas.shp. This dataset provides the geographic boundaries for each rescue 

squad in Caroline County.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_Boundary_Polygon.shp. This dataset was produced to display the boundaries of Caroline 

County.,

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_Fire_Service_Area.shp. This dataset divides Caroline County into Fire Department Service 

areas.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_Fort_AP_Hill.shp. This dataset was produced to provide location information on Fort AP Hill in 

Caroline County.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_Golf_Courses.shp. This dataset was created to illustrate the locations and names of golf 

courses in Caroline County.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_Historical_Locations.shp. This dataset was created to depict the geographic locations, names, 

addresses, and National Register of Historic Places listing dates for historic districts and individual historic properties in 

Caroline County.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_HydroPolyNew.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to provide a geographic representation of 

the location of all streams and rivers in Caroline County.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_Industrial_Parks.shp. The purpose of this data is to provide a geographic representation of 

the location of each available industrial site boundary in the Commonwealth as submitted to VEDP by local and regional 

economic development organizations. This data combined with infrastructure, utility, environmental sensitivity, labor, 

demographics and quality of life information are used to select sites for industrial development based on a prospect's needs.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_Parks.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to provide a geographic representation of the 

location of public parks in Caroline County.
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-54

Name Type Description Source

Right Of Way Polygon

Road Centerlines Line

School Grounds Polygon

Schools Point

Site Addresses Point

Streams Line

Structures Polygon

Tax Parcels Polygon

Wetlands Polygon

Zoning Polygon

Railroad ROW Polygon

Tim O'Keefe, GIS Systems Engineer

7497 County Complex Rd, Hanover, Virginia 23069

tmokeefe@hanovercounty.gov

Data received on September 26, 2014, March 30, 2015, 

May 1, 2015, and June 8, 2015.

Address Points Point

City of Ashland Boundary Polygon

Border Line

Hanover County

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_RightOfWay.shp. This dataset depicts the right of way boundaries along roads in Caroline 

County.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_RoadCenterline.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to show the location of the centerline of 

the visual line between the edges of the road in Caroline County.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_School_Grounds.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to depict the boundaries of school 

grounds in Caroline County.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_Schools.shp. The purpose of this data is to provide a geographic representation of the 

location of the public schools in Virginia.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_SiteAddresses.shp. The purpose of this dataset is to provide parcel addresses that correspond 

to the Tax Parcels layer for Caroline County.

Layer received as addr_point.shp. This datset is a point feature that represents address locations in Hanover County.

Layer received as Ashland_Corp_Boundary.shp. This dataset represents the geographic extent and boundaries of the City of 

Ashland in Hanover County.

Layer received as border_arc.shp. This dataset represents the boundary and extents of Hanover County.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_Streams.shp. This layer provides the geographic location and names (if applicable) for 

Caroline County.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_Structures.shp. This dataset was created to depict the geographic location of buildings and 

other structures in Caroline County.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_TaxParcels.shp. This layer was created to depict the geographic locations of parcel boundaries 

in Caroline County.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_Wetlands.shp. This dataset provides information on the types and acreages of wetlands in 

Caroline County.

Layer received as Caroline_DBO_Zoning.shp. This dataset depicts the locations of the zoning district boundaries for Caroline 

County.

Layer received as RailRoadROW.shp. This dataset was created to depict the railroad right of way in Caroline County.
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-55

Name Type Description Source

Boundary Line

Building Polygon

Conditional Use Permits Polygon and 

Line

Easements Line

Elections Polygon

Fences Line

Parcels Polygon

Railroads Line

Roads Line

ROW Line

Soils Polygon

Streets Line

Topography Line

Trees Line

Utility Line

Layer received as soils_polygons.shp. This dataset represents soil names and types in Hanover County.

Layer received as streets_arc.shp. This dataset depicts the geographic locations and extents of main streets in Hanover 

County.

Layer received as topo_arc.shp. This dataset represents contour lines at 2 foot intervals for Hanover County.

Layer received as trees_ARC.shp. This dataset represents forests, or other such groupings of trees in Hanover County.

Layer received as utility_arc.shp. This dataset represents the locations of utility lines in Hanover County.

Layer received as easement_arc.shp. This dataset illustrates the geographic locations of easements in Hanover County.

Layer received as Election_polygon.shp. This dataset represents election district boundaries for Hanover County.

Layer received as fences_arc.shp. This line feature represents fences on properties in Hanover County.

Layer received as Parpoly_Polygon1.shp. This dataset represents parcel boundaries, addresses, ownership information, and 

parcel identification numbers for all properties in Hanover County.

Layer received as RAILROADS.shp. This dataset represents the location and extent of the railroad in Hanover County.

Layer received as Roads_arc_1.shp. This dataset depicts the geographic locations and extents of roads in Hanover County.

Layer received as row_arc.shp. This dataset represents the right of way boundaries in Hanover County.

Layer received as boundary_arc.shp. This dataset represents the boundary and extents of Hanover County.

Layer received as building_polygon.shp. This dataset represents building's footprints and elevations for Hanover County.

Layers received as cup_polygon_1.shp and cuplines_arc_1.shp. These datasets depict the properties that have Conditional Use 

Permits with Hanover County.
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail B-56

Name Type Description Source

Water Line

Zoning Polygon

Kendell Ryan, Senior GIS Analyst

4301 E. Parham Rd, Henrico, Virginia 23228

rya001@co.henrico.va.us

Data received on September 18, 2014, March 4, 2015, 

May 11, 2015, and September 8, 2015.

Contours line

Buildings Polygon

Driveways Polygon

Hydrants Point

Manholes Point

Parcels Polygon

Parking Lots Polygon

Parks Polygon

Railroads Line

Roads Polygon

Sewer Pipes Line

Sewer Pump Stations Point

Henrico County

Layer received as Roads.shp. This dataset was created to depict all roads within a section of Henrico County.

Layer received as Roads.shp. This layer represents the segments of street, road, or highways in the vicinity of the DC2RVA 

project in Henrico County.

Layer received as Contours_clip.shp. This dataset represents contours for Henrico County in the vicinity of the DC2RVA project 

at 2 foot intervals.

Layer received as Buildings.shp. This dataset represents building footprints for the portions of Henrico County within the 

vicinity of the DC2RVA project.

Layer received as Driveways.shp. This dataset was created to depict the access from the road to a residential or commercial 

structure.

Layer received as Hydrants.shp. This dataset was created to depict the locations of hydrants within the vicinity of the DC2RVA 

project in Henrico County.

Layer received as Manholes.shp. This point feature represents the locations of manholes in Henrico County.

Layer received as Parcels.shp. The Parcels layer provides a seamless representation of currently effective tax parcel (real 

estate property) boundaries within the vicinity of the DC2RVA project in Henrico County. It shows the general shape, position, 

and adjacency of tax parcels to one another and to other features in the GIS.

Layer received as SewerPipes.shp. This line feature represents the locations and extents of sewer pipe routes in proximity to 

the DC2RVA project in Henrico County.

Layer received as SewerPumpStations.shp. This point feature represents the geographic locations of sewer pump stations in 

proximity to the DC2RVA project in Henrico County.

Layer received as water_arc.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations and extents of streams and rivers in 

Hanover County.

Layer received as ParkingLots.shp. This dataset represents the locations and boundaries of parking lots within a portion of 

Henrico County.

Layer received as Railroads.shp. This dataset represents the location and extent of the railroad in in the vicinity of the DC2RVA 

project in Henrico County.

Layer received as zoning_polygon.shp. This dataset represents zoning boundaries and extents in Hanover County.
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Name Type Description Source

Soils Polygon

Spot Elevations Point

Streams Line

Street Centerlines Line

 Tree cover Polygon

Waterbodies Polygon

Water Pipes Line

Zoning Polygon

Data received on September 30, 2015 and May 5, 2015. 

http://www.richmondgov.com/GIS/

City Boundary Polygon

Lakes Polygon

Railroad line

Road Edges Line

Railroad Generalized Line

Stream Line

City of Richmond

Layer received as Railroad.shp. This dataset represents rail lines in the City of Richmond. The railroads are subtyped to provide 

a simplified representation of railroad yards, or multiple lines, as a single linear feature, which supports cartographic 

presentations.

Layer received as RoadEdge.shp. This dataset represents the edge of a transportation infrastructure element, including: roads, 

sidewalks, alleys, parking lots, medians, various other pathways, and driveways of 100 feet or more in length. The features 

were originally interpreted from 1999 orthophotography and have been maintained from site plans and other sources.

Layer received as RR_generalized.shp. This dataset represents rail lines in the City of Richmond. The railroads are subtyped to 

provide a simplified representation of railroad yards, or multiple lines, as a single linear feature, which supports cartographic 

presentations.

Layer received as Streams.shp. This dataset includes the geographic locations of streams, their types, and the names of 

streams in the City of Richmond.

Layer received as CityBoundary.shp. This dataset represents the current corporation line for the City of Richmond.

Layer received as Lakes.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations of lakes in the City of Richmond.

Layer received as WaterPipes.shp. This dataset represents the geographic routes and extents of water piping in the vicinity of 

the DC2RVA project in Henrico County.

Layer received as Zoning.shp. This dataset represents zoning boundaries and extents for a portion of Henrico County.

Layer received as SpotElevations.shp. This dataset represents spot elevations of particular areas within a distance of the 

DC2RVA project in Henrico County.

Layer received as Streams.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations and extents of streams in proximity to the 

DC2RVA project in Henrico County.

Layer received as StreetCenterlines.shp. This layer represents the segments of street, road, or highway as lines. It includes 

private streets which are addressable features or which provide access to multiple structures. However, private driveways are 

not included, except where the drive is a commercial access road. Street names and intersection-to-intersection actual/or 

theoretical address ranges are stored on this layer. 

Layer received as TreeCover.shp. This dataset represents areas of tree cover in the vicinity of the DC2RVA project in Henrico 

County.

Layer received as WaterBodies.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations of rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds in 

the vicinity of the DC2RVA project in Henrico County.

Layer received as soils.shp. This layer is the USDA, NRCS SSURGO soil survey map units for Henrico County, and has been 

modified from its original schema to include a subset of the related NASIS database attributes deemed to be most useful to 

Henrico County staff.
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Name Type Description Source

Structures Polygon

Transportation Surface Polygon

Bike Route Line

 Centerlines Line

 Markers Point

Trails Line

Contours Line

Floodplains Polygon

Floodplain 500 Polygon

Floodplain 100 Polygon

IDA Polygon

RMA Polygon

RPA Polygon

Soils Polygon

Wetlands Polygon

Layer received as RMA.shp. This dataset represents Resource Management Areas, established by the Chesapeake Bay 

Preservation Act. This GIS layer is used to flag properties (hence addresses) as to whether or not they are in a Resource 

Management Area for use in the City's data warehousing and central address systems.

Layer received as BikeRoute.shp. This dataset represents streets with bike lanes, or streets that do not have painted bike 

lanes, but are intended to support bicycle traffic around the City of Richmond.

Layer received as Centerlines.shp. This dataset shows the locations of all road centerlines in the City of Richmond.

Layer received as Markers.shp. This dataset represents waypoints that are identifiable and recognizable locations along the 

trail systems in the James River Park area. Waypoints analogous to mile markers used along highways. These waypoints were 

captured by data capturers using GPS-enabled devices along these trails to map their locations.

Layer received as Trails.shp. This dataset shows the path of trails that are used for biking and hiking in the City of Richmond 

James River Park system.

Layer received as Contours.shp. This dataset represents locations/lines of equal elevation, in a 2 foot contour interval, as it 

was interpreted from the 1999 digital elevation model that was used to rectify the digital orthophotography during the City's 

initial GIS base mapping project.

Layer received as IDA.shp. This dataset represents Intensely Developed Areas, established by the Chesapeake Bay 

Preservation Act.

Layer received as DFIRM.shp. This dataset represents all floodplains documented by the Federal Emergency Management 

Agency for the City of Richmond.

Layer received as FloodPlain100.shp. This dataset represents the 100 Year Floodplain from the Federal Emergency 

Management Agency (FEMA) Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM).

Layer received as FloodPlain500.shp. This dataset represents the 500 Year Floodplain from the Federal Emergency 

Management Agency (FEMA) Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM).

Layer received as Structure.shp. This dataset represents the footprint of a structure, deck/patio, pool, tennis court, or 

basketball court. Features were originally interpreted from 1999 orthophotography and have been maintained from site plans 

and other sources.

Layer received as TransportationSurface.shp. This dataset represents roads, parking lots, alleyways and other features in the 

City of Richmond that can be used for transportation purposes.

Layer received as RPA.shp. This dataset represents Resource Protection Areas, established by the Chesapeake Bay 

Preservation Act. These GIS layers are used to flag properties (hence addresses) as to whether or not they are in a Resource 

Protection Area for use in the City's data warehousing and central address systems.

Layer received as Soils.shp. This dataset represents the soils present in the City of Richmond. As part of the construction 

review and permitting process, Soil types convey information about their erodibility and potential erosion problems. Soils 

information is used in GIS mapping and geospatial analyses.

Layer received as Wetland.shp. This dataset represents wetlands from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wetlands 

Inventory. The Wetland GIS layer is used to flag properties (hence addresses) as to whether or not they have a wetland for 

use in the City's data warehousing and central address systems.
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Name Type Description Source

Landmarks - Areas of 

Interest Polygon

Community Centers Point

Fire Stations Point

Libraries Point

Parks Polygon

Points of Interest Point

Police Stations Point

Public Schools Point

Voting Stations Point

Parcels Polygon

Address Points Point

Art District Polygon

Art District Incentive Zone Polygon

CARE Polygon

Layer received as AreasOfInterest.shp. This dataset represents common places as polygon features in and around the City of 

Richmond. Areas of Interest are designed both for cartographic display of common places and they are related to GIS address 

points, originating from Central Address, which enables the City to associate addresses to common names used in the 

Landmarks GIS model.

Layer received as CommunityCenters.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations of community centers as point 

features in and around the City of Richmond.

Layer received as FireStations.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations of fire stations as point features in and 

around the City of Richmond. 

Layer received as Libraries.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations of libraries as point features in and around 

the City of Richmond.

Layer received as Parks.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations of parks as polygon features in and around the 

City of Richmond.

Layer received as PointsOfInterest.shp. This dataset represents common places as point features in and around the City of 

Richmond. The Points of Interest are designed both for cartographic display of common places and they are related to GIS 

address points, originating from Central Address, which enables the City to associate addresses to common names used in the 

Landmarks GIS model.

Layer received as PoliceStations.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations of police stations as point features in 

and around the City of Richmond. 

Layer received as VotingStations.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations of voting stations as point features in 

and around the City of Richmond. 

Layer received as ParcelsASR.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations of all parcels in the City of Richmond, with 

associated ownership, identification, and address information.

Layer received as AddressPnts.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations of all addresses as point features in the 

City of Richmond.

Layer received as area_ArtDistrict.shp. This dataset represents the current corporation line for the City of Richmond. 

Layer received as area_ArtDistrictIncentiveZone.shp. This dataset represents the current corporation line for the City of 

Richmond. 

Layer received as PublicSchools.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations of public schools as point features in and 

around the City of Richmond. 

Layer received as area_CARE.shp. This dataset represents the Commercial Area Revitilization Effort (CARE) administrative 

boundaries for the City of Richmond. The CARE program is designated to revitalize and return economic viability to older 

neighborhood commercial districts, primarily in the City's low and moderate-income districts. CARE areas are used to 

define/describe the extent and boundaries of these areas for use in GIS. This GIS layer is used to relate properties (hence 

addresses) to the correlating CARE areas for use in the City's data warehousing and central address systems.
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Name Type Description Source

Civic Associations Polygon

Code Inspection Polygon

Congressional District Polygon

Council District Polygon

Dispatch Zone Polygon

Enterprise Zones Polygon

Fire Districts Polygon

Historic Districts City Polygon

Historic Districts NR Polygon

Housing Opportunity Area Polygon

Land Use Master Plan Polygon

Neighborhoods Polygon

Neighborhood Statistical 

Area Polygon

Layer received as area_HistoricDistrictNR.shp. This dataset represents districts that are listed on the National Register of 

Historic Places (National Historic designation) and the Virginia Landmarks Register (State designation). Districts may logically 

carry either both designations or the State designation alone. Both of these programs are administered by the Virginia 

Department of Historic Resources in conjunction with the City of Richmond Bureau of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation. 

Properties that fall within these districts may be entitled to various development incentives.

Layer received as area_HousingOpportunityArea.shp. This dataset represents Housing Opportunity Areas. These are sitespecific areas identified as appropriate for a range of residential densities and uses described in the Master Plan and may 

provide for higher densities and a greater variety of housing types than generally designated in surrounding areas when 

unique site circumstances exist and when conditions are attached to the development to ensure compatibility with the 

surrounding area.

Layer received as area_LandUseMasterPlan2008.shp. This dataset represents designated land uses based on the 2008 City of 

Richmond adopted Master Plan. Richmond's Master Plan land use recommendations are intended to provide guidance to future 

development of land to ensure that these developments are consistent with the choices and preferences that the citizens of 

the City have identified as critical. Planning staff uses these recommendations as important criteria in evaluating proposed 

rezonings, special use permits, site plans, and other land use cases.

Layer received as area_EnterpriseZone.shp. This dataset represents enterprise zones in the City of Richmond. Enterprise Zones 

were created in 1982 by the Virgina General Assembly for the purpose of assisting business development and expansion in 

specially targeted, economically depressed area. Enterprise Zones are used to define/describe the extent and boundaries of 

these zones for use in GIS. 

Layer received as area_FireDistrict.shp. This dataset represents the Richmond Fire Department's fire station districts, in order 

to provide a geographic extent and boundaries for the Fire Districts. 

Layer received as area_HistoricDistrictCity.shp. This dataset represents the City of Richmond's Old and Historic Districts as 

designated by local ordinance. Properties that fall within these districts may be entitled to various development incentives 

and/or regulations.

Layer received as area_DispatchZone.shp. This dataset represents the City of Richmond's Emergency Response Center 

Dispatch Zones. Dispatch Zones are used by the City of Richmond Emergency Response Center for dispatching Police and Fire 

personnel. Dispatch Zones are the base from which Police Sectors and Fire Districts are composed. 

Layer received as area_Neighborhood.shp. This dataset represents the City of Richmond's neighborhood extents and 

boundaries. 

Layer received as area_NeighborhoodStatisticalArea.shp. The Neighborhood Statistical Areas (NSA) support Balanced Score 

Card reporting and the City's budgeting processes. The approach to defining the NSAs was as follows: a) 2010 Census Block 

Groups were merged together to create each individual NSA, b) they were grouped in ways to maximize the ability to share 

boundaries with existing Planning Districts were ever possible. While most NSAs lie almost entirely within one Planning District, 

some NSAs are pretty equally split between two planning districts (notably D-1). In the case of D-1, PDR arbitrarily decided to 

put it with the other ‘Downtown’ NSAs.

Layer received as area_CivicAssociation.shp. This dataset represents civic organization boundaries in the City of Richmond.

Layer received as area_CodeInspection.shp. This dataset represents the Code Enforcement Division Inspector Zones. The Code 

Enforcement Zones are used in the Intranet CE Parcel Mapper application, which is used to help inspectors evaluate the status 

(pending, existing, late for inspection) and type (environmental, structural, safety) of code violations within their zones of 

responsibility. 

Layer received as area_CongressDistrict.shp. This dataset represents the Federal Congressional Districts (House of 

Representatives) in the City of Richmond. 

Layer received as area_CouncilDistrict.shp. This dataset represents the City of Richmond Council Districts. The purpose is to 

define the extent and boundaries of these election districts for use in GIS.
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Name Type Description Source

NIB Impact Polygon

NIB Target Polygon

Planning Districts Polygon

Police Precinct Polygon

Police Sector Polygon

Redevelopment 

Conservation Polygon

School Zone Elementary Polygon

School Zone High School Polygon

School Zone Middle School Polygon

State House Districts Polygon

State Senate Districts Polygon

Voter Precincts Polygon

Zoning Polygon

Community Unit Plan Polygon

Layer received as dcd_CommunityUnitPlan.shp. This dataset represents areas designated as Community Unit Plans. The City 

Charter specifically authorizes the use of this process for the development of sites containing 10 or more acres in a way that 

does not comply with underlying zoning. Typically, it is used for large scale, mixed-use developments.

Layer received as area_RedevConservation.shp. This dataset represents the location of the Richmond Redevelopment and 

Housing Authority’s Redevelopment and Conservation areas. These areas are adopted by local ordinance for the purposes of 

redevelopment, conservation, or both redevelopment and conservation.

Layer received as area_PolicePrecinct.shp. This dataset represents Police Precincts. Richmond Police Department Operations 

consists of four precincts that cover the City of Richmond. Police Precincts are administrative/operational forms of division of a 

geographical area patrolled by a police force.

Layer received as area_NIBImpact.shp. This dataset represents the areas in the City of Richmond that have been impacted by 

the Neighborhoods in Bloom program. The Neighborhoods in Bloom is a city planned initiative to concentrate significant 

resources on these neighborhoods until it achieved the critical mass of public investment needed to stimulate self-sustaining, 

private-market activity there. 

Layer received as area_NIBTarget.shp. This dataset represents the areas in the City of Richmond that have been targeted by 

the Neigbhorhoods in Bloom program. The Neighborhoods in Bloom is a city planned initiative to concentrate significant 

resources on these neighborhoods until it achieved the critical mass of public investment needed to stimulate self-sustaining, 

private-market activity there. 

Layer received as area_StateSenateDistrict.shp. This dataset represents Virginia State Senate Districts in the City of Richmond. 

Layer received as area_VoterPrecinct.shp. This dataset represents the City of Richmond Voter Precincts. It's purpose is to 

define the extend and boundaries of these election districts for use in GIS.

Layer received as area_Zoning.shp. This dataset represents zoning districts defined by the City of Richmond Zoning Ordinance. 

Zoning is a device of land use regulation used by the City of Richmond and other local governments to designate permitted 

uses of land based on mapped zoning districts. Districts may be regulated by land uses (residential, commercial, etc.), and/or 

it may be regulated by features (building height, lot coverage, etc.). 

Layer received as area_PoliceSector.shp. This dataset represents Police Sectors. Police Sectors are the smallest operational 

unit of the Richmond Police Department and were implemented for community-based policing initiatives.

Layer received as area_SchoolZoneElementary.shp. This dataset represents Elementary School zones in the City of Richmond.

Layer received as area_SchoolZoneHigh.shp. This dataset represents High School zones in the City of Richmond.

Layer received as area_SchoolZoneMiddle.shp. This dataset represents Middle School zones in the City of Richmond.

Layer received as area_StateHouseDistrict.shp. This dataset represents Virginia State House Districts in the City of Richmond.

Layer received as area_PlanningDistrict.shp. This dataset represents Planning Districts in the City of Richmond, which are 

geographic areas of the city defined by natural and/or man-made features; generally characterized by distinct elements and 

styles of development, often of a particular era; that define it as unique.
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Name Type Description Source

Design Overlay Polygon

Land Use Project Polygon

Special Use Permits Points Point

Megan Molique, GIS Specialist

moliquem@chesterfield.gov

Data received on September 19, 2014, November 12, 

2014, March 11, 2015, May 5, 2015, and October 7, 

2015.

Contours Line

Big Parks Polygon

Boundary Line

Buildings Polygon

County Parks Polygon

Easements Polygon

Floodplains Polygon

General Streets Line

Impervious Surfaces Polygon

Index Polygon

Lakes Polygon

Layer received as Contours.shp. This dataset represents locations/lines of equal elevation, in a 2 foot contour interval for 

Chesterfield County.

Layer received as bigparks.shp. This dataset provides the locations and names of large parks in Chesterfield County.

Chesterfield County

layer received as boundary.shp. This dataset provides the geographic boundary for Chesterfield County.

Layer received as buildings.shp.This dataset provides building footprints within Chesterfield County.

Layer received as countyparks.shp.This dataset provides the geographic locations and names of county owned parks in 

Chesterfield County.

Layer received as easement.shp. This dataset provides the geographic locations and types for easements in Chesterfield 

County.

Layer received as floodp.shp. This dataset provides 100-year floodplain boundaries for Chesterfield County.

Layer received as genstr.shp. This dataset provides streets data for Chesterfield County.

Layer received as dcd_SpecialUsePermitPoint.shp. This dataset represents parcel location with Special Use Permits in the City 

of Richmond. Richmond's version of the special use permit process may authorize any use at any location subject to specified 

conditions. This power is unique to Richmond and should not be confused with the traditional special use permit as used in 

other jurisdictions.

Layer received as dcd_DesignOverlay.shp. This dataset represents areas designated as Design Overlay Districts. The purpose 

of the design overlay district is to protect developed areas of the City characterized by uniqueness of established neighborhood 

character, architectural coherence and harmony, or vulnerability to deterioration. This is accomplished through controlling the 

patterns of architectural design and development in residential and commercial neighborhoods, which may include new 

construction, alterations, and demolitions.

Layer received as dcd_LandUseProject.shp. This dataset represents the following types of projects: Rezoning, Conditional 

Rezoning, Plan of Development, Plan of Development Amendment, Special Use Permits, Special Use Permit Amendment, 

Institutional Master Plan, Preliminary Community Unit Plan, Preliminary Unit Plan Amendment, Preliminary Subdivision, 

Conditional Use Permit, Conditional Use Permit Amendment for the City of Richmond.

Layer received as impervious.shp. This dataset illustrates impervious surfaces in Chesterfield County.

Layer received as index.shp. This dataset represents a tile index with associated ID numbers for Chesterfield County.

Layer received as lakesp.shp. This dataset represents the geographic locations, the type of waterbody (lake, pond, or 

reservoir) and the name of the waterbody (if applicable) for Chesterfield County.
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Name Type Description Source

Lot Lines Line

Miscellaneous Lines Line

Parcels Polygon

Reservoirs Polygon

River body Polygon

RPA Polygon

Streams Line

Streets Line

Subdivisions Polygon

Easements Polygon

Zoning Polygon

Layer received as ueasement.shp. This dataset provides ownership information for easements in Chesterfield County.

Layer received as reservoirp.shp. This dataset was created to depict the geographic locations and names of reservoirs in 

Chesterfield County.

Layer received as riverbdy.shp. This dataset provides the boundaries of the Appomattox River and the James River around 

Chesterfield County.

Layer received as rpap.shp. This dataset provides the boundaries and extents of Resource Protection Areas in Chesterfield 

County.

Layer represents lot lines in Chesterfield County.

Layer represents miscellaneous lines in Chesterfield County.

Layer received as parcelp.shp. This dataset represents parcel boundaries for Chesterfield County. Ownership and address 

information is also included in this dataset.

Layer received as zoningp.shp. This dataset provides the extent and boundary information for the various zoning types defined 

in Chesterfield County.

Layer received as streams.shp. This dataset provides geographic location information on streams located in Chesterfield 

County.

Layer received streets.shp. This dataset provides information on the route numbers and street names for roads in Chesterfield 

County.

Layer received as subdivp.shp. This dataset provides the geographic boundaries, extents, and names of subdivisions in 

Chesterfield County.